Exploring How Teacher Support Dimensions Impact on K–12 Student Engagement in Online Learning

• In Event: Building Capacity for Online Learning in K–12 Schools

Abstract

Student engagement is an important aspect of the use of technology in distance learning, refers to online learning in this paper. It is energized by motivation and explained by Self-determination theory(SDT). Very few relevant studies were conducted in K12 context. Therefore, this study specifically seeks to uncover what factors related to teacher support dimensions distinguished in SDT encourage K12 student behavioral, cognitive and emotional engagement. In this study, 330 Grade 8 students learned online for 4 weeks, and finished a questionnaire on perceived teacher support and their engagement. Stepwise multiple regression models were used to analyze the data. The two major findings are teacher involvement is the most influential predictor and autonomy support has less effect.

Author

• Thomas K.F. Chiu, The Chinese University of Hong Kong