A gender gap in the classroom? Different perceptions of student engagement and teacher support KU Leuven
Boys are generally less successful at school than girls, especially in secondary education. More specifically, they tend to show lower achievement, higher dropout rates, and lower student engagement. Teacher support has been found to positively influence students’ engagement and achievement. However, boys and girls might perceive the support of their teachers differently. Moreover, teacher support could relate to boys’ and girls’ outcomes ...