B, Association between Peer Relations and Teaching Learning Environment in Higher Secondary Level Education of Bangladesh
Keywords:
Peer relations Teaching-learning environment Learning capability Higher-secondary levelAbstract
The present study is based on peer relations among higher-secondary-level (college) students, which are considered an important means of improving the teaching-learning environment and students’ learning capability in Bangladesh. To measure peer relations and their impact, the study followed attachment theory and used the measurement dimensions of intimacy, popularity, trust, and insightfulness. The main objective was to assess students’ awareness of the concept and importance of peer relations and examine their association with the learning environment and students’ learning capability.
The study covered 526 randomly selected respondents from 16 colleges across four districts of Bangladesh. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire. The findings indicate an important association between peer relations and the teaching-learning environment, although peer relations are not formally practiced in most institutions. The study also found that family and social support are insufficient to ensure the best possible outcomes through peer relations. It concludes with recommendations for relevant stakeholders and policymakers to create a supportive environment, strengthen peer relations, improve the teaching-learning environment, and develop students’ learning capabilities. Despite its limitations, the study contributes to the literature on peer relations and highlights their potential to support more effective and enjoyable learning.
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