RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER IMMEDIACY AND CLASSROOM CIVILITY AT UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

Teacher immediacy, which refers to the verbal and nonverbal behaviours that communicate approachability, availability, and involvement, has been found to have a positive impact on learner performance. Teachers need to promote and maintain classroom civility to improve their self-efficacy and effectiveness as educators. By creating a positive and respectful classroom environment where students feel valued and supported, teachers can feel more confident and effective in their teaching, leading to improved learning outcomes. This study investigates the relationship between teacher immediacy and classroom civility at undergraduate level. The study shows that there exist positive and significant relationship between teacher immediacy and classroom civility. Teacher immediacy has a positive impact on classroom civility by creating a more positive classroom climate and promoting respectful interactions between students and the teacher. Teacher behaviour is a regulating factor that decides the student behaviour. The paper highlights the importance of teacher training in enhancing teacher immediacy and promoting classroom civility. Keywords: Teacher immediacy, Classroom civility, Teacher training