Abstract:
The study investigated the impact of instructors' classroom management competencies on students' attitudes about both the teacher and the subject in Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Utilizing a descriptive cross-sectional survey design with a quantitative approach, data was gathered from 200 business students, selected from an estimated sample of 285 students, through the administration of questionnaires. The findings of the study indicated that teacher classroom management competencies exert a positive influence on students' attitudes towards their teachers. However, they also reveal a contrasting effect on students' attitudes toward the subject being taught, which tends to be negative. More specifically, the study identifies that effective behavioural management significantly enhances students' attitudes towards their teachers. Conversely, students' engagement management competencies seem to negatively impact students' attitudes towards both their teachers and the study of Business Management. Furthermore, the study revealed that there were no statistically significant disparities between male and female educators in terms of their approaches to managing the classroom. Similarly, there was no discernible statistically significant influence of gender on students' attitudes towards the teacher and the subject. It was recommended that Business Management teachers focus on enhancing their behavioural management competencies to foster positive attitudes among their students. Also, teachers should adopt a multifaceted approach that goes beyond mere student engagement management to enhance students' attitudes toward the subject.
