THE EFFECT OF POSITIVE TEACHER–STUDENT INTERACTION ON STUDENTS' MOTIVATION AND ACHIEVEMENT

Positive teacher–student interaction is one of the essential factors that influences students’ motivation, academic engagement, and achievement. A supportive relationship between teachers and students creates a favorable learning environment where learners feel respected, encouraged, and confident. The aim of this article is to analyze the effect of positive teacher–student interaction on students’ motivation and academic achievement. The article discusses the importance of emotional support, constructive feedback, respectful communication, active participation, and teacher encouragement in the learning process. The findings show that positive interaction increases students’ interest in learning, strengthens self-confidence, and improves academic performance. Therefore, developing effective interaction between teachers and students is an important condition for improving the quality of education.