The Impact of Interpersonal Relationship between the Teachers and Students to the Academic Performance of the Selected Grade 12 HUMSS Students of Bestlink College of the Philippines, S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

Strong bonding between two or more persons/people refers to interpersonal relationship. Attraction among individuals brings them closer to each other and eventually results in a strong interpersonal relationship. It is very important for students to develop a close relationship with the teachers because it helps them get closer to people who help them in acquiring knowledge, competencies, and values. Teachers who have positive interactions with their students create a good classroom environment for learning and meet the students’ emotional, and educational needs. As a result, students are more likely to participate actively in class and challenge themselves academically. The study used the Quantitative and Descriptive Research where observation and questionnaires were used in collecting data and information on the impact of interpersonal relationship between the teachers and students in the academic performance of the selected Grade 12 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students of Bestlink College of the Philippines (BCP), A.Y. 2018-2019. According to Calmorin (2015), Descriptive Survey Method may include present facts or current condition concerning the nature group of persons, a number of objects or classes of events and enumeration, or measurement. The respondents of the study were randomly selected to come up with fifty (50) Grade 12 HUMSS students. Based on the result of the study, most of the respondents are female. The class participation, attendance, and assessment have a great impact on the interpersonal relationship of both teachers and students to the latter's academic performance. The results of this study showed the impact of the interpersonal relationship between the teachers and students on the academic performance of the selected Grade 12 HUMSS students of Bestlink College of the Philippines (BCP). The findings demonstrated the need for closer interpersonal relationship between the teachers and students.