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Conceptual Study – Published: June 2, 2019
Role of Teacher Morale in Enriching Classroom Climate. Indian Educational Researcher,
Caroline Jeba Sorna, P.
ABSTRACT
Teacher morale plays a crucial role in shaping a positive and productive classroom climate. High teacher
morale, characterised by job satisfaction, enthusiasm, and a sense of professional purpose, directly
influences teachers’ attitudes, instructional practices, and interactions with students. When teachers
feel valued, supported, and confident, they create an encouraging learning environment marked by mutual
respect, motivation, and active engagement. This paper explores how elevated teacher morale contributes
to effective classroom management, fosters emotional well-being among students, and promotes collaborative
learning. It also highlights factors that enhance teacher morale, including administrative support,
collegial relationships, recognition, and opportunities for professional development. The findings
emphasize that maintaining high teacher morale is essential for enriching classroom climate, improving
student outcomes, and sustaining the overall quality of the teaching–learning process.
Keywords: Teacher Morale, Classroom Climate, Teacher Motivation, Educational Environment,
Student Learning
This is an Open Access Research distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License
(www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and
reproduction
in any Medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
How to cite this article: Caroline Jeba Sorna, P. (2019). Role of teacher morale in enriching classroom
climate. Indian Educational Researcher, 12(1), 47–52.
Received: March 28, 2019;
Revision Received: April 12, 2019;
Accepted: June 2, 2019.
Responding Author: Caroline Jeba Sorna, P. @ jebadinakaran@gmail.com
Article Overview: ISSN: 0974-2123 |
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Published in Volume 12, Issue 1, January – June, 2019