Influence of teachers on classroom learning environment.

Abstract

The teaching- learning process is vital in any system of education. Through this process the teacher has the role of helping learners to acquire desired knowledge, skills, and attitudes in order to make them independent and useful members of society. These outcomes can only be achieved when the learner is placed in a learning environment that is learner friendly, responsive, and enabling. Learning styles adopted by the teacher must be learner- centered to encourage inquiry and discovery. Pedagogical curriculum questions that guide the teaching –learning process must focus on promoting an inclusive learning environment. The paper recommends that special attention should be given to teachers because of their centrality in attaining and maintaining quality of education. Improvement of the quality of teacher education programmes and development of a performance evaluation system for teachers to determine the competence, assess strengths, provide support and assuring continued growth through differential experiences should be given top priority.