The Conversation August 16, 2024 by Andrew J. Martin Rebecca J. Collie
Adolescence is often characterised as a time of “storm and stress”.
Young people are dealing with physical and cognitive changes and, as they move from childhood, can become increasingly distant from the adults in their lives.
In academic terms, this time of major hormonal change is also accompanied by a well-known dip in students’ motivation and engagement at school. This often coincides with students’ going to high school.
How can schools better help young people at this time? In a new four-year study we looked at the role of teaching support. We were especially interested to know if teachers’ influence on students’ motivation and engagement grows or fades across the adolescent years.
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