Educational Variables as Predictors of Student Engagement in Learning

Abstract

This study aimed to determine which among the predictors of educational variables influence student engagement in learning. A total of 74 elementary students from Jesus V. Ayala Elementary School, Binugao District, Davao City Division, were identified through Tabachnick and Fidell (2001). The study utilized a descriptive- correlation design. Two survey questionnaires, focusing on educational variables and student learning engagement, were used for data collection. The statistical tools employed in the study were mean, Pearson r, and regression analysis. Results revealed that the level of educational variables as predictors of student learning engagement in terms of learning situation was high which means that it was oftentimes evident. Meanwhile, the teacher, and learning material was moderate which means that it was sometimes evident. Regarding the level of student engagement in learning, cognitive engagement was sometimes observed, while behavioral and emotional engagement were oftentimes observed, indicating a very high level of commitment among learners. Further, the findings showed a strong significant relationship between the educational variables and student learning engagement, with a p-value of less than .05 at the level of significance. Moreover, learning situation, teacher, and learning materials significantly influenced students’ learning engagement. This indicates that for every unit increase in the three domains of educational variables, the learning engagement of the students will increase by 1.908, holding other factors constant. Moreover, based on the above manifestations the study, it is recommended that school heads focus on enhancing the learning environment to ensure it remains conducive to student engagement and provide ongoing professional development for teachers to improve their instructional strategies.