Abstract
This sequential explanatory mixed-methods study determined the factors and levels of student engagement among the 493 students in Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology, Tangub City, Philippines. The quantitative data gathered using survey questionnaires revealed the following: the students’ levels of perception on the importance of competence, autonomy, relatedness, student-teacher transaction, and student-institution transaction to students’ engagement are very important; the levels of affective engagement, cognitive engagement, and behavioral engagement are very high, and social engagement is high; the factors and levels of student engagement have positive correlation; and the student-teacher transaction is the best predictor of student engagement. Using in-depth interviews of 12 participants picked using criterion purposive sampling, the qualitative data, analyzed using Braun and Clarke analysis, arrived at nine themes for the importance of the factors to students’ engagement and 15 themes for the students’ engagement in the four dimensions. The factors of student engagement are important since students are given the freedom to accomplish their dreams and develop themselves through good relationships with classmates, desirable personal and professional qualities of the teachers, and the support of the college. The students’ engagement in the four dimensions can be attributed to the goals that they have to achieve, the support from teachers and the school, their active participation, the guidance from the more knowledgeable others and the harmonious relationship with peers. It is recommended that the College invest in various support services to create a pleasant learning environment, devote itself to faculty training to prepare them for teaching, and implement activities that will enhance student engagement.
Highlights
Student engagement is the most significant factor in the learning process
NMSCST contributes to these national data, with an average graduation rate of 17.66% and a board exam passing rate of 36.28%
The College must have provided the students a conducive learning environment to attain this level of engagement
Summary
Student engagement is the most significant factor in the learning process. Students are empowered to attain their goals since they acquire a greater sense of responsibility for their actions. Their engagement plays a crucial role in achieving academic success. One of the key result areas that needs to be given focus is the quality of teaching and learning, which includes processes that look at outcomes regarding student achievements and graduates’ performance. NMSCST contributes to these national data, with an average graduation rate of 17.66% and a board exam passing rate of 36.28%. NMSCST graduation rate and board exam passing rate are below the average national rates. This could be due to low student engagement levels. This research determined the factors and levels of student engagement so that the College can help the students improve their engagement and yield positive outcomes
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