Robert M. Carini|George D. Kuh|Stephen P. Klein
Student Engagement and Student Learning: Testing the Linkages*
University of Louisville|Indiana University Bloomington|RAND Corporation
study examines 1 extent student engagement associated experimental traditional measures academic performance 2 whether relationships engagement academic performance conditional 3 whether institutions differ terms ability convert student engagement academic performance sample consisted 1058 students 14 fouryear colleges universities completed several instruments 2002 many measures student engagement linked positively desirable learning outcomes critical thinking grades although relationships weak strength results suggest lowestability students benefit engagement classmates firstyear students seniors convert different forms engagement academic achievement certain institutions effectively convert student engagement higher performance critical thinking tests