Impact of Social Interaction Among Primary School Students on Learning Performance

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to determine the impacts of social interaction among primary school students on their learning performance. The paper explores the theory of social interaction as experienced by primary school students and how social interaction affects their learning performance at school. The writing of this paper is conducted by collecting various literature and study regarding the impact of social interaction among primary school students on their learning performance. There are indications and evidence that support the hypothesis that social interaction among primary school students does contribute positively to their learning performance in a classroom. One essential aspect of social interaction among primary school students that affect their learning performance is the existence and assistance of peers at school. This is also known as “peer effects''. Students are more likely to collaborate with high-achieving students for school matters. The high-achieving students can create positive contributions to a student's learning performance such as improving their academic achievement, career choices, and eventually labour market outcomes later in life. These “good” peers can also provide positive feedback to their friends regarding their capabilities and performance in a classroom. Therefore, social interaction among peers also have significant influences on a child's behaviour and personality as well as their learning performance.