Student-Teacher relationship among adolescents

The affective domain as derived by Bloom in his Taxonomy has taken the center stage in the teaching and learning process. The feelings of individuals are to be respected while dealing with them in the classroom, especially during the adolescent stage.  In this context teacher’s role becomes significant.  The teacher has become a facilitator which requires proper rapport with their students.  There is a growing understanding that teacher makes a big and deep impact on the life of each and every student which in turn is believed to enhance achievement.  Hence the article sheds some light on the influence of Student Teacher relations among Higher Secondary students with some demographic variables like students of differing gender, number of members in the family, the order in the family, family income, classroom climate and type of school.  It will also highlight the importance of student-teacher relationships in a modern classroom.