STUDY OF CLASSROOM CLIMATE OF SECONDARY TEACHERS IN RELATION TO THEIR PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

Abstract

A classroom is a physical or virtual space designed for teaching and learning. In a traditional sense, it typically refers to a room within a school or educational institution where a teacher instructs a group of students. Classrooms are equipped with desks or tables and chairs for students, a teacher's desk or podium, a chalkboard or whiteboard, and other educational resources. Classroom climate refers to the overall atmosphere and environment within a classroom, including the attitudes, behaviors, and interactions of both teachers and students. It encompasses the social, emotional, and academic aspects of the learning environment. A positive classroom climate is essential for creating a conducive and effective learning space. The present study attempts to examine the classroom climate of secondary school teachers in relation to their professional competencies. The study is quantitative in nature and the sample consists of 101 secondary school teachers in Jammu city 7 government school and 7 from the private school located from Jammu city through Random stratified sampling techniques. The main objective of the study is to find out the significant difference to the classroom climate of secondary school teachers in relation to their professional competencies .This abstract highlights the significance of the classroom climate of secondary teachers and the positive impact I can have on the educational landscape. The study aims to investigate the classroom climate of secondary school teachers. For this study a random sampling technique was employed. The Study was conducted on hundred and one secondary school teachers working in Jammu city. Descriptive survey method employed for this study. For this study, “Classroom Climate Scale And Professional Competence Scale ” developed by Srinivasan and Suresh (2005) and Beri (2005) was used. To analyze the data, the statistical technique of t-test and correlation is employed. Further ,analysis of data revealed significant and positive relationships between classroom climate and gender. Women are more competent than male. No significant difference in classroom climate of secondary school teachers with respect to type of school.