The relationship between institutional factors and students engagement in secondary schools in Badagry LGA, Lagos State

Abstract

Student engagement refers to students' level of enthusiasm to actively
participate in the school programmes and activities. Student engagement is a significant factor that needs to be addressed in order to improve students' active participation in school and academic performance. This study investigated the relationship between institutional factors (school
leadership and environment) and students' engagement in Secondary schools in Badagry LGA of Lagos State. The correlational research design was used with a sample of 420 participants selected from 7 schools using the multistage sampling approach. The findings of the  study established that both school leadership and environment has a significant relationship with student engagement among Secondary School students. The study recommended that principals should ensure a favourable school climate in the discharge of their duties, assist teachers to make learning interesting for the students, and ensure efficient and proper utilisation of the school facilities.

Keywords: Institution, Engagement, Dropout, Repetition, Academic Performance