Exploring the Contribution of Perceived Supportive Classroom Learning Environment to Students’ Engagement in Learning
Low engagement of students in learning activities has become a significant barrier to positive learning outcomes and academic progress. Therefore, it .
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Abstract:
Low engagement of students in learning activities has become a significant barrier to positive learning outcomes and academic progress. Therefore, it is crucial to investigate which effective classroom practices teachers can implement to enhance student engagement. One of the valuable tools teachers can use is creating a supportive classroom learning environment (SCLE). Some of the elements that can be used to create it include student cohesiveness (SC), teacher support (TS), equity (EQ), cooperation (CO), teacher autonomy support (TAS), and teacher feedback (TF). This study, therefore, examined how they contribute to student engagement in learning. The participants were 305 students from four secondary schools in Nyamagabe district, Rwanda. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, Pearson correlation coefficients, and regression analyses. The findings showed that the SC, TS, CO, EQ, TF, and TAS were positively associated with BE, CE, EE, and AE. The multiple regression analyses revealed that TS, TAS, and TF significantly predicted BE, TAS, and TF predicted CE, TS, TAS, and TF predicted EE. In contrast, SC, TS, CO, and EQ predicted AE. The findings of this study prove the importance of creating SCLE in the teaching and learning process as an element necessary for all student's engagement in learning through inclusive, fair, supportive, and equitable teaching and learning. Besides, by creating a supportive learning environment, students can more interact with peers and teachers and engage actively in the teaching and learning process.
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Keywords: Behavioral engagement, cognitive engagement, emotional engagement, supportive classroom learning environment.
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