A Study on the Role of Teachers in Shaping the Behavior of Secondary School Students in Dibrugarh District

This study examines how teachers shape the conduct of secondary school students in Dibrugarh District, Assam. We employed a mixed-methods approach and surveyed 60 teachers and 60 students from Class IX in both English and Assamese medium schools. Our goal was to determine if teacher conduct affects student behavior and to explore the relationships between teacher personality qualities and their effectiveness in guiding behavior. The questionnaires used a four-point rating scale and showed strong internal consistency. Statistical analysis revealed a strong positive connection between teacher conduct and student behavior. This supports the idea that teacher behavior is crucial for student development. The results indicate that specific teacher personality traits, particularly conscientiousness and emotional stability, strongly predict success in influencing student behavior. We also observed that cultural factors unique to Indian education, like the traditional Guru-Shishya relationship, play a significant role. The findings suggest that targeted teacher training in behavior modeling, relationship building, and cultural awareness can improve educational outcomes in secondary schools in Northeast India. This research contributes to our understanding of teacher effectiveness and supports approaches that emphasize relationships in changing adolescent behavior.