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Introduction In this era of globalization and technical rebellion education is considered as a first step for every human action. It plays a vital role in the improvement of human capital and is linked with an individual’s well-being and opportunities for better living (Battle & Lewis, 2002).Education plays a key role in the development of a country. Improving of quality education is of prime importance in our society rounding the globe. Only quality education can ensure economic, social, psychological and passionate growth of individuals on the right direction. The universal declaration rights (1948) also declared quality education as the basic right of all people. In several areas where access to the education is not a problem, the quality of education is a serious challenge. Education is an important factor both in the day-to-day success of the child and in contributing to the personal, social, cultural and economic fulfillment of the future adult. School, colleges and universities have no worth without student. Students are most essential talent for any educational institute. The social and economic development of the country is directly linked with student academic performance. The student’s performance (academic achievement) plays an important role in producing the best quality students who will become great leader and manpower for the country thus responsible for the country’s economic and social development. (Ali et.al, 2009). Academic performance defines the terms study habits as: The student’s way of study whether organized, efficient or incompetent. Good (1973) the performance of the students in academics is not only influenced by their own characteristics gifted by the nature but also various factors are involved in these achievements. Academic performance is affected by several factors including admission points, social economic status and school background. There is a huge problems that the students and teachers faced. Government sectors deprive of basic infrastructure and other basic needs that play a vital role in learning In Pakistan the total education system is deprive from the basic needs like lack of Basic Infrastructure, Lack of Teacher Commitment and Lack of Library, Scientific & Computer Laboratories, Lack of Motivation, Lack of Proper Environment , Lack of Teacher Feedback etc. which are necessary for getting education. Its main reason is behind insufficient funds for education systems in Pakistan as compare to developed countries. The allocation of funds for education sector by the Government of Pakistan are very low; only 2% of the total GDP. (“Education: the major problem in Pakistan,” 2014). Due to the insufficient funds, the rural schools condition is very bad and there is no much facility for the students as compare to urban schools. Ahmad et al. (2013) strengthen the same point of view that “The conditions of secondary schools in the rural areas are more deplorable than in the urban areas”. So a huge ratio of the students has no interest to go to school due to the rural schools’ bad condition. They fed up and left school in early age. Pakistan is under developed country and has bulk of population. According to the Khan (2010) said “Pakistan is one of the most populated countries in the world”. More than its half population is living in rural areas among the total. Among those a huge majority is uneducated and unaware about the importance of the education. So, they never spend their children to schools for getting education. In Pakistan, the definition of a literate person is this, “a person who can read a newspaper and write a simple letter, in any language” (“Needs Assessment Report on “Literacy Initiative for Empowerment (Pakistan),” 2008). The definition of a literate person is not according to the international standards in Pakistan. The problems in classroom environment, positive feedback and motivation during the study period is not often properly addressed according to the environment and requirement

of secondary school students. The purpose of this research is to investigate the key issues, problems in school infrastructure, environment and the new challenges that creates problems for student academic performance. Although there are several factors that directly effects on student academic performance. In this research we mainly highlight the most important factor i.e. the basic Infrastructure of school and environment of the school as well as classroom. We also address the problems that occurs among students due to lack of motivation. In this research we investigate the issue behind these factors and give the best possible solutions to overcome all these issues that create problems for student motivation. The aim of this research is to develop each student’s potential to the full, encourage a love of learning and help students to develop their skills that they will use all their lives. The secondary stage of education is of prime importance for the building of career. This stage enables a student to raise a standard of his/her personality.

State of Problem: The research problem is "Impact of School Infrastructure and environment on motivation of secondary school students in Mirpur". However the purpose of this study is to analyze the main difficulties and problems that students faced during the studies because of infrastructure and environment of the school and its impact on student learning outcomes and career.

Objectives of this Study: The study was conducted with the following objectives; 1- Accelerate emphasis on improving school infrastructure and environment for better education delivery. 2-To improve the quality of education at secondary level. 3-To analyze the basic needs of the students. 4- To analyze the requirements and difficulties of the student during learning process. 5- To find out the factors that effecting classroom environment at secondary level. 6-To analyze the effect of school infrastructure on student motivation and academic performance. 7- To explain the ways of motivation that effect student achievements. 8- To analyze the importance of classroom environment for student motivation. 9- To develop student potential and encourage them for better academic achievement.

Research Question: The research question for the study are; 1. What are the basic facilities at private sectors which lacked the government sectors? 2. What steps should we taken to improve learning environment for the students? 3. What is the effect of the infrastructure and environment on learning? 4. What are the steps should government taken to fulfills these needs. 5. What are the strategies of the government to improve the infrastructure of the

government sectors at secondary level? 6. Do the environment and school infrastructure effect on academic performance of the

students? 7. How can students improve their motivation in the classroom?

Significance of the Research: The purpose of this research is to investigate the key issues, problems in school infrastructure, environment and the new challenges that creates problems for student academic performance. Education plays the role of leadership in the society. The functions of the educational institutions are to develop the people physically, mentally, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. It improves and promotes the economic, social, political and cultural life of the nation.

Methodology: According to the nature, it is descriptive study. The population of the study were all Government secondary Schools of Tehsil: Mirpur, District: Mirpur-Azad Jammu & Kashmir. After the selection of the study area, the I will design a questioner. After the competition of the questionnaire, fifty schools were selected with simple random sampling technique. The present study was concentrated to inquire about the faults or necessities which are required to improve the basic infrastructure and environment of the secondary school for student motivation and improving the quality of the education.

Problems: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢

Lack of Infrastructure Lack of proper environment Lack of motivation Problems in student performance

➢ Lack of teacher feedback.