INDICATORS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AT BROADWAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL IN THIKA SUB-COUNTY, KIAMBU COUNTY.
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Date
2025-10
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Gretsa University
Abstract
Class engagement is an essential factor in enhancing academic achievement and promoting
positive social behaviors among students. This study investigates the indicators of class
engagement in Broadways Secondary School, located in Thika Sub-county, Kiambu County. The
purpose of the research is to examine the indicators of class engagement, factors that influence
engagement, and assess the impact of engagement on academic. We employed a descriptive
research design, targeting teachers and students at Broadways Secondary School. Stratified
random sampling was used, where a sample of 10 teachers and 100 students were selected .Data
collection instruments included questionnaires observations and interviews, which were analyzed
using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Findings of the study were expected to reveal
the main indicators of class engagement, such as behavioral, emotional, and cognitive
engagement, along with the influence of teaching methods, classroom environment, and student
attitudes engagement levels. This study will contribute to a deeper understanding on how to
foster class engagement, leading to improved academic outcomes and positive behavioral
changes among students. The recommendations derived from this study will offer quality
insights for teachers, school administrators, and policymakers in achieving student engagement
in Kenyan secondary schools.
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Research project
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SOCIAL SCIENCES::Social sciences::Education