Teacher Effectiveness, Classroom Learning Environment, and Academic Performance of Junior High School Students

Poor academic performance is a problem in education. The study aimed to determine the significance of teacher effectiveness and classroom learning environment as causes of student academic performance. Diagnostic research design was employed. Using simple random technique, 200 junior high school students were surveyed. Data were gathered and analyzed using multiple linear regression. Findings revealed that teacher effectiveness and classroom learning environment significantly causes the criterion, partially affirming Social Cognitive Theory. Further studies are recommended to explore additional variables such as student motivation, parental involvement, socio-economic status, and learning habits, and to conduct qualitative research for additional themes, while teachers and school administrators may collaborate to strengthen instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment practices through professional development and improved learning environments.

Teacher effectiveness, classroom learning environment, academic performance, junior high school students

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