Analysis

The Student School Engagement Survey is a tool used to study the level of participation, interaction, and emotional connection of students with the school environment. It includes questions related to the school experience, school activities, communication with classmates and teachers, the level of enthusiasm and commitment to school activities, and other related topics. The information gathered from this survey can be used to improve the school environment and support the educational process.

Objective

The objective of this particular questionnaire is to assess the level of empathy, cooperation, and participation of students within the school environment. Through this research, we can better understand students’ school experiences, identify potential problems or needs, and implement programs and policies that will enhance their experience at school.

Scoring

The SSES-45 Questionnaire consists of 45 items that are rated on a scale from “Strongly Agree” to “Strongly Disagree.”

References

Finlay, K. A., and Heilbrunn, J. Z. (2006, January). Re-engaging youth in school: Evaluation of model demonstration truancy programs (Final evaluation report: Gulfton Truancy Reduction Demonstration Project, Houston, TX). Denver, CO: National Center for School Engagement, The Colorado Foundation for Families and Children. Retrieved November 10, 2009.
National Center for School Engagement. (2006a). Quantifying school engagement: Research report. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
National Center for School Engagement. (2006b). Merrill Middle School: School engagement and staff attendance efforts, school year 2005–2006. Retrieved November 11, 2009.
National Center for School Engagement. (2009). Peer victimization in schools: A set of quantitative and qualitative studies of the connections among peer victimization, school engagement, truancy, school achievement, and other outcomes. Retrieved November 11, 2009.