The impact of the pedagogical relationships on the teenagers’ motivation to study science subjects : the aspect of achievements’ assessment

The trend of declining interest in natural science subjects is observed in the general education schools in Lithuania as well as in other countries. It is slightly paradoxical that application of modern technologies in education and daily lifestyle does not encourage Y (1977–1994) and Z (1995–2012) generations to show an interest in science subjects. In this light the role of pedagogical relationships shall be emphasized as having potential to promote the motivation of the students. The aim of secondary analysis is to reveal the impact of teacher-student relationship on the students’ motivation to study science subjects focusing in particular on the process of assessment of the students’ achievements. The assessment of the students‘ achievements is an integral part of the educational process, characterized by a unique pedagogical interaction between the teacher and the student. As a result of pedagogical relationships based on the constructivist and humanistic educational paradigm, the assessment process can lead towards the positive experience of the student that can prevent him or her of feeling undetermined, infirm, hesitative and underestimating his or her abilities. A strong correlation between the student‘s approach to the task of natural science, the knowing how to do this task and the attitude to the validity of grades has been identified (C = 0.498, p** = 0.01). As soon as the teacher manages to stimulate the desire of the student to find out, to understand and to perform the task of natural science, the attitude of the student towards the relationship and also towards the assessment process changes to the positive side. A strong correlation exists between different educational relationships based on humanistic educational paradigm: (1) the teacher of biology notice your progress and (2) the teacher helps when you are experiencing difficultiesVytauto Didžiojo universitetasŠvietimo akademij