Role of Classroom Culture in Academic Learning of Students at University Level

Abstract

The present study was descriptive in nature and major objectives of the study were to find out the role of class composition, role of Teachers’ knowledge and personality, role of teaching methods and aids used during lectures, role of classroom surrounding environment and role of curriculum on academic learning of the pupils at university level. All university level students in Islamabad were included in the population of the study. Random Sampling technique was used to choose the universities whereas the convenient sampling technique was used to choose the students from each university. Five universities from Islamabad were randomly selected as sample out of total 18 universities whereas 50 students were selected conveniently from each university. A comprehensive questionnaire was developed by researchers. The responses were scored on 5-points scale: SPSS software is used to generate the percentages, frequencies and mean of each variable. Reliability of questionnaire was also assessed through SPSS software which scored as 0.78. Results revealed that all students at university level declared that a classroom culture including classroom environment, classroom composition and seating arrangements, classroom location, teacher’s ability and personality, teaching methods, curriculum, AV-Aids and other facilities etc. have a significant role in their academic learning.