Classroom Engagement Strategies and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils: Evidence from Obuasi, Ghana

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Title: Classroom Engagement Strategies and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils: Evidence from Obuasi, Ghana
Authors: Seidu Musah
Publisher Information: Research Publish Journals, 2025.
Publication Year: 2025
Subject Terms: Educational technology, Peer collaboration, Classroom engagement strategies, Academic performance, Teacher-student interaction
Description: This study investigates the effect of classroom engagement strategies on the academic performance of primary school pupils in Obuasi Municipal, Ghana. Guided by constructivist learning theory, the study examined the role of three key engagement strategies: use of educational technology, teacher-student interaction, and peer collaboration. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 317 pupils selected through purposive and random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with SmartPLS. The findings revealed that all three engagement strategies positively and significantly influenced academic performance, with peer collaboration emerging as the most influential factor. The study underscores the importance of active and interactive learning environments in enhancing pupils’ academic success. Keywords: Classroom engagement strategies, Academic performance, Educational technology, Teacher-student interaction, Peer collaboration. Title: Classroom Engagement Strategies and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils: Evidence from Obuasi, Ghana Author: Seidu Musah International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 340-346 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 08-September-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17076737 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/classroom-engagement-strategies-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-evidence-from-obuasi-ghana
Document Type: Article
Language: English
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17076737
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17076736
Rights: CC BY
Accession Number: edsair.doi.dedup.....5e94b0e51047c3ca0eaabd62de7b6f02
Database: OpenAIRE
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Abstract:This study investigates the effect of classroom engagement strategies on the academic performance of primary school pupils in Obuasi Municipal, Ghana. Guided by constructivist learning theory, the study examined the role of three key engagement strategies: use of educational technology, teacher-student interaction, and peer collaboration. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, involving 317 pupils selected through purposive and random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed with SmartPLS. The findings revealed that all three engagement strategies positively and significantly influenced academic performance, with peer collaboration emerging as the most influential factor. The study underscores the importance of active and interactive learning environments in enhancing pupils’ academic success. Keywords: Classroom engagement strategies, Academic performance, Educational technology, Teacher-student interaction, Peer collaboration. Title: Classroom Engagement Strategies and Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils: Evidence from Obuasi, Ghana Author: Seidu Musah International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online) Vol. 13, Issue 3, July 2025 - September 2025 Page No: 340-346 Research Publish Journals Website: www.researchpublish.com Published Date: 08-September-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17076737 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.researchpublish.com/papers/classroom-engagement-strategies-and-academic-performance-of-primary-school-pupils-evidence-from-obuasi-ghana
DOI:10.5281/zenodo.17076737