Impact of Learning Environment on Academic Performance of Colleges Students

Abstract

The study focuses on the impact of learning environment on academic performance of Colleges students. Quantitative method was applied. Therefore, survey research design was used. Population was comprised of 85 five colleges of five districts of Punjab including Layyah, Bhakhar, Rahim Yar Khan, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Bahawalpur. A sample of 384 students was selected through stratified sampling method out of 50893 under the guidelines of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample table. Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) was applied to assess the learning environment of the colleges whereas academic performance of students was assessed by different dimension which identified by Lateef (2020). Researcher validated the instrument by using Content Validity Ratio (CVR) in which all the items falls between the acceptable range whereas the reliability score of DREEM and academic performance scale estimated .873 and .799 respectively. Pearson product correlation, linear regression, t-test and ANOVA were used. The study concluded that learning environment has positively and significantly impact on the students’ academic performance. It is recommended that teachers and college administration work together to build a positive learning environment through mutual understanding and cooperation in order to produce a productive learning environment which enhance the academic performance of students.