Classroom Learning Environment and School Performance

Abstract

Goal. Investigate and compare the perceptions of students with different levels of school performance regarding harmony and cooperation among peers, participation, and involvement with learning and teacher support. Methodology. There were 04 groups with different levels of school performance. The sample was composed of 152 students from one elementary school, in a Brazilian city, from 6th to 9th grade, aged 11 to 15 years old (M= 12.65; SD= 1.34), with 101 (66.40%) female participants. Results. The results revealed significant differences between the perceptions of participation and engagement with learning and teacher support and were more positive for those who had better school performance. Discussion. In general, differences were observed in the perception of the students about the learning environment. It is believed that the results obtained can be useful to guide teachers and public education policies on the impact of the classroom environment on the quality of teaching.