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Exploring the Learning Success Factors of Resilient Students: The Engagement Perspective. Dian-Fu Chang Tamkang University Hsiao-Chi Chang UC Davis, Sung-Po Lin. Definition of Resilient Students. They espouse psychological features of resilience.
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Exploring the Learning Success Factors of Resilient Students: The Engagement Perspective Dian-Fu Chang Tamkang University Hsiao-Chi Chang UC Davis, Sung-Po Lin
Definition of Resilient Students • They espouse psychological features of resilience. • They are students who are willing to conquer the barriers during their academic journey and eventually reward by their excellent academic achievement. • Resilient student in this study are students with an economically disadvantaged family background.
Purpose of the Study • Investigate the factors that underlying the success of resilient students. • Previous Studies focus on personality rather than engagement of resilient students. • This study employs engagement theory to explore the factors that promote the success of resilient students.
Context of the Study • Global: • PISA Report did not further discuss the backgrounds, motivation, characteristics and learning related factors of resilient of students. • Taiwan: • Students are deeply influenced by Confucianism and its belief system.
Characteristics of Resilient Students • Psychological: • Strong will • Self-efficacy • Positive Attitudes or Positive thinking • Behaviors go beyond the confinement • Contextual: • Strong Family support • Teachers providing opportunity
Theoretical Framework • Engagement is positively correlated to academic achievement • Engagement versus Personality • Engagement theory in this study: • Behavioral engagement • Cognitive engagement • Emotional engagement
Data Collection • Sampling population: • 1,323 senior high school students • Demographic backgrounds of Students: • Age ranged from 15 to18 yearsold • 34 Senior High Schools
Instrument • Academic performance is the score of General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT): • Academic proficiency of • Chinese Language Art • English • Mathematics • Social Study • Science • 18 items regarding student engagement.
Method • Factor Analysis • ANOVA • Multiple Regression
Distribution of resilient students • 91 resilient students (6.9%), 131 non-resilient students (9.9%), and 1,101 average students (83.2%) • Backgrounds of Resilient students: • Low socio-economic backgrounds • High Academic Performance
Regression Models Y:GSAT Score; X1:Indirect-behavioral Engagement; X2:Direct-behavioral Engagement; X3:Emotional Engagement; X4:Cognitive Engagement
Discussion • The personality of resilient students is a key factor to their levels of engagement, specifically their enjoyment in learning. • Resilient students have better interaction with others, thus able to obtain the assistance from others. • Self-regulation of resilient students is crucial to keep their positive attitudes toward learning.
Conclusion • Stimulating student engagement is more important than providing resources, specifically to economically disadvantaged students. • Emotional engagement is the key factor behind the academic success of resilient students.