Teachers’ Perceptions Of Academic Achievement And Guidance Services For Slow Learners

Abstract

The study's primary goal is to assess how teachers in the Peshawar area see the academic performance of slow learners and the function of advisory services at the secondary school level. This study used a mixed method. Data was gathered by distributing a specially created questionnaire and using a convenient sample that was chosen from 200 male and female secondary school teachers and headmasters in both public and private institutions. Additionally, teachers and head masters were requested to offer recommendations for enhancements. Positive teacher-student relationships have been demonstrated to be essential for students' academic success, particularly for slow learners. The majority of educators concurred that they are interested in their students' academic progress and think they are capable of teaching their subjects more effectively. The majority of teachers gave favourable answers, stating that they can encourage pupils to learn, that they feel at ease in their classroom, and that they solicit input from their students while they are in class. When students' opinions are gathered, it is discovered that the majority of them are happy with the professors' methods of instruction. In order to offer each student their undivided attention, teachers recommended that the class size be reduced. The majority of secondary school teachers and headmasters in the Peshawar district said that using the guidance and counselling services at their institutions was simple. Additionally, it is noted that the students have a variety of issues, including those that are home-centred, school-related, psychological, personal, and domestic. However, more research was necessary to determine the need for guidance and counselling in schools. Examining advice services in secondary schools was another of the study's main strengths. This study's practical value lies in its ability to assist policymakers at educational institutions in addressing the opinions and suggestions of teachers regarding the academic performance of slow learners. This study will assist in developing plans for high-quality instruction in Pakistani secondary schools and offer ideas for resolving environmental problems and enhancing.