How Different Dimensions of Teacher Support Contribute to Reading Literacy

• In Event: The Role of Teachers in Enhancing Student Outcomes

Abstract

Academic and emotional support from teachers are critical for students' academic progress, but the specific mechanisms by which they contribute to reading attainment require further investigation. Based on a sample of mainland Chinese students (N = 11,743), this study examined the moderating impact of school belonging on the relationship between teacher support (i.e., academic and emotional aspects) and reading achievement via mastery goal orientation. The results revealed that: (ⅰ) both teacher academic and emotional support had positive effects on reading achievement; (ⅱ) mastery goal orientation served as positive mediators between teacher academic/emotional support and reading achievement; (ⅲ) in above mediation models, school belonging positively moderated the former half paths and the latter half paths.

Authors

• Yuting Tan, Beijing Normal University

• Benchao Fan, Beijing Normal University

• JianQiang Yang, Beijing Normal University

• Tao Yang, Beijing Normal University

• Yuan Cui, Beijing Normal University