Explore Strategies of Learning Engagement in Junior High School
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https://doi.org/10.70088/q73t2b06Keywords:
junior high school students, English learning engagement, teachers' emotional support, self-efficacyAbstract
Learning engagement is a critical factor influencing junior high school students' English learning outcomes and overall academic development. Under the current educational context that emphasizes core competencies and efficiency-oriented burden reduction, enhancing students' engagement in English learning is of great practical significance. Based on theories related to learning engagement, this research first defines the concept of English learning engagement and then systematically analyzes practical strategies for improving junior high school students' engagement in English learning. The study focuses on three dimensions: strengthening teachers' emotional support, enhancing students' English learning self-efficacy, and promoting home-school collaboration. It explores how creating a supportive classroom atmosphere, reinforcing positive learning experiences, and establishing a collaborative educational mechanism can effectively promote students' learning engagement. The findings suggest that coordinated efforts across multiple dimensions and stakeholders can significantly enhance junior high school students' engagement in English learning, providing valuable implications for English teaching practice.References
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