Towards an Effective Education System: Harnessing Factors to Enhance Students’ Performance
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academic engagement, cognitive engagement, academic performance, indiaAbstract
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of student engagement on academic performance. Student engagement refers to their participation in scholarly activities and adherence to the university’s goals. The study involved 578 students from different higher educational institutes and universities in central India. The results indicate that cognitive engagement, emotional engagement, and behavioral engagement have a significant impact on academic performance. The research findings would assist academic administrators, professors, and governments improve student performance.
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