The Influence of Classroom Environment and Teacher-Emotional Support on Student Participation Among BSED Students in Kolehiyo ng Pantukan

In the context of higher education, student participation plays a vital role in promoting active learning, critical thinking, and the development of future educators. A supportive classroom environment and strong teacher emotional support are essential factors that encourage students to engage meaningfully in classroom activities. This study aimed to examine the relationship between classroom environment, teacher-emotional support, and student participation among Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED) students. Employing a quantitative descriptive-correlational design, the study sought to determine these variables and explored their predictive influence on student participation. Data were collected from 142 first-year BSED students through adapted survey questionnaires and were analyzed using mean scores, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient, and regression analysis. Results indicated that both classroom environment and teacher-emotional support were rated highly and showed a significant positive relationship with student participation, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. These findings highlight the importance of creating conducive physical learning environments and fostering emotionally supportive teaching practices to enhance active student engagement. Overall, this study provides valuable insights for improving classroom practices and strengthening teacher preparation programs to promote a participatory and inclusive learning environment.