LECTURERS’ EXPECTATIONS AND STUDENTS’ ENGAGEMENT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN GRETSA UNIVERSITY, THIKA CAMPUS, KENYA
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2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
This study examined on the influence of lecturers' expectations and student engagement on
academic performance at Gretsa University, Thika Campus.This research was carried out in line
with the following objectives; to determine lecturers expectation on academic performance in
Gretsa University Thika, Kenya, to establish student engagement on academic performance in
Gretsa university Thika, Kenya and to establish students academic performance in Gretsa
university Thika, Kenya.This research examined how lecturers' expectations affect students'
emotional, behavioral, and cognitive engagement, subsequently influencing their academic
success. the sample size of the study was 1230 which constituted 1110 students and 120
lecturers .Employing a mixed methodology, the study collected data through structured
questionnaires distributed to students and to lecturers, that provided a comprehensive view of
how various engagement factors interact with academic performance. Kobo collect toolkit was
used to analyze the data collected. Findings revealed clear and supportive expectations from
lecturers enhanced students’ motivation and resilience, leading to higher levels of engagement in
areas such as class participation and assignment completion. When students perceived their
lecturers hold high standards and believed in their abilities, they tend to show greater persistence,
dedication, and academic success. This study underscored the importance of fostering positive,
expectation-driven interactions within educational institutions to create an environment that
maximized student engagement and achievement. It recommended that universities emphasized
supportive lecturer-student relationships and established clear, high academic standards to
cultivate an environment conducive for academic excellence
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education