Engaging students in learning: a review of a conceptual organiser |
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| Authors: | Linda Leach Nick Zepke |
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| Institution: | School of Educational Studies , Massey University , Palmerston North, New Zealand |
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| Abstract: | Student engagement in learning is a complex process influenced by many factors. This article introduces a conceptual organiser developed from a review of the literature. It captures four key perspectives – motivation and agency, transactional engagement, institutional support and active citizenship – and suggested indicators for each perspective. Data from a project researching student engagement with first‐time enrolled students in Aotearoa New Zealand is then used to review the conceptual organiser. Findings show that the four perspectives were all evident, though some indicators were more clearly supported than others. As a result of the evaluation, changes were made to the organiser. We argue that it has value as a way for teachers and institutions to inform and evaluate their efforts to engage students in learning. |
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| Keywords: | conceptual organiser student engagement |
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