Enhancing student school engagement through teacher and classmate support in secondary schools
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https://doi.org/10.20372/star.V13.i4.03Keywords:
Teacher Support, Student Support, School Engagement, Learning InvolvementAbstract
Researchers found a direct correlation between students' academic success and their level of engagement in school activities. The influence of teachers and classmates is crucial in shaping students' engagement in the school setting. Therefore, this study sought to assess the impact of support from both teachers and classmates on school engagement among secondary school students. A mixed-method research design was employed in this investigation. Quantitative data were gathered from randomly selected 427 students through a questionnaire that measured teacher support, peer support, and levels of school engagement. Qualitative insights were obtained through interviews with eight students and four teachers. The analysis involved calculating the mean values, standard deviations, correlations, regressions, and thematic analysis. The findings revealed significant correlations between school engagement and the support received from teachers and classmates. Notably, both forms of support contributed substantially to variance in school engagement, with teacher support having a more pronounced effect. The impact of teacher and classmate support was the most significant concerning students' cognitive engagement, as opposed to their behavioural and emotional engagement. These findings indicate that educational institutions should enhance the support systems teachers and classmates provide to foster greater student engagement.
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