A Comparative Study of Student Engagement and Academic Outcomes in Higher Education: Evidence from Kazakhstan and China
Hao Kangchen
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Ye Lin
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
Liu Yang
Department of Philosophy and Political Science, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, The Republic of Kazakhstan
ABSTRACT:
This study presents a comparative analysis of student engagement and educational outcomes in Kazakhstan and China, two countries with distinct educational systems, cultural contexts, and economic environments. The study examines how various factors such as teaching methodologies, student-teacher interactions, curriculum design, and socio-economic conditions influence the levels of student engagement and their subsequent academic performance in both countries. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research integrates quantitative data from student surveys and academic performance records with qualitative insights derived from interviews and focus group discussions with educators and students. The findings reveal significant differences in the forms of student engagement between Kazakhstan and China, as well as varied educational results, shaped by divergent cultural values, institutional support systems, and educational policies. The analysis highlights the role of active learning practices and collaborative activities in enhancing student engagement, while also noting the challenges posed by rigid educational structures and high-stakes exams. The paper concludes by offering recommendations for improving student engagement and academic outcomes in both countries, emphasizing the need for context-specific strategies that account for the local educational climate and student needs.
Published in: International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies (Volume 2, Issue 11, November 2024)
Page(s): 79-86
Date of Publication: 20/11/2024
Publisher: IJRIS
Cite as: Hao Kangchen, Ye Lin, Liu Yang, “A Comparative Study of Student Engagement and Academic Outcomes in Higher Education: Evidence from Kazakhstan and China,” in International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, vol. 2, no. 11, pp. 79-86, November 2024.