Exploring the Impact of Physical Classroom Environment on Student Engagement in High School English Classes

Abstract

Creating an optimal learning environment is crucial for promoting student engagement and academic success in high school English classes however several issues can significantly impact student engagement and overall learning outcomes. Hence, this research would like to determine the significant impact of physical classroom environment indicators on student engagement in high school English classes. This study utilized non-experimental quantitative research design employing a descriptive-correlation technique. Statistical analysis such as mean, standard deviation, Pearson R correlation and Multiple Linear Regression were used in treating the data generated in the study. The respondents of the study were the 120 high school educators teaching English subject who worked at secondary schools under Tugbok District located in Davao City. These respondents were selected using random sampling method. Descriptive results of the study revealed that the physical classroom environment and the student engagement of high school English classes are oftentimes evident. Consequently, the inferential results of the study suggested that there is a significant relationship between physical classroom environment and student engagement of high school English classes. Likewise, the regression analysis resulted that classroom layout, classroom resources, lighting, and noise level as indicators of physical classroom environment significantly influenced the student engagement of high school English classes.