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Presentation Sample Resources and Research:

"Students' Engagement in Relationship to Academic Performance" - 2017

Authors: Al Munnr Abubakar, Yunusa Abubakar, Jacob Dabo Itse

Abstract:

The study is conceptual in nature and also the objectives of the study were to assess the relationships between students' engagement and academic performance. The study examines the extent to which students' engagement is associated with experimental and traditional measures of academic performance. The significance of the study is to explore possible strategies for improving school teachers' motivation. Many measures of students' engagement were linked positively with such desirable learning outcomes as critical thinking and grades, although most of the relationships were weak in strength. Students’ performance remains at top priority for educators. It is meant for making a difference locally, regionally, nationally and globally.

It is suggested that school administrators and teachers plan for a more conducive atmosphere and meaningful learning activities. Different age groups and genders among students need to be addressed differently to create a better learning environment in accordance with their emotional, psychological and cognitive development. In a developing country such as Nigeria, Students’ engagement in school activities is a major factor in determining students’ success in education, hence, the teachers need to undergo teacher training courses to obtain the necessary skill to dynamically engage students in classroom activities.

"The Relationship Between Student Engagement and Academic Performance: Is It a Myth or Reality?" - 2013

Author: Jung-Sook Lee

Abstract:

The author examined the relationship between student engagement and academic performance, using U.S. data of the Program for International Student Assessment 2000. The sample comprised 3,268 fifteen-year-old students from 121 U.S. schools. Multilevel analysis showed that behavioral engagement (defined as effort and perseverance in learning) and emotional engagement (defined as sense of belonging) significantly predicted reading performance.

The effect of emotional engagement on reading performance was partially mediated through behavioral engagement. Findings from the present study suggest that educators, policy makers, and the research community need to pay more attention to student engagement and ways to enhance it.

The Center for Teaching and Learning:

The Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Washington has some web pages devoted to the topic of student engagement that provides helpful information and resources.      

"Active Learning Toolkit":

Western Washington University provides an “Active Learning Toolkit” to promote active learning.

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