Le climat d’apprentissage: les perceptions et les attentes des élèves et des enseignants

Authors

  • Pierre Michaud Université d’Ottawa
  • Michelle Comeau Université de Montréal
  • Georgette Goupil Université du Québec à Montréal

Keywords:

climat d’apprentissage, perceptions des élèves, attentes éducatives, participation des élèves, soutien de l’enseignant, organisation de la classe

Abstract

Several researchers have underscored the importance of learning climate in achieving educational objectives. In our study of 1,380 students and their teachers in the Montreal region, we show that (1) teachers' perceptions of learning climate are typically more positive than their pupils', (2) pupil and teacher expectations of learning climate are about the same, and (3) dissatisfaction about climate is greatest about pupil participation in decision making, teacher support of pupils, and classroom structure and organization.

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Published

2026-10-16

How to Cite

Michaud , P., Comeau , M., & Goupil , G. (2026). Le climat d’apprentissage: les perceptions et les attentes des élèves et des enseignants. Canadian Journal of Education Revue Canadienne De l’éducation, 15(1), 57–71. Retrieved from https://cje-rce.ca/index.php/cje-rce/article/view/8429

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