Building a Supportive Learning Environment: The Role of Psychology in Increasing Student Motivation and Engagement

A conducive and supportive learning environment is essential in increasing student motivation and engagement. Psychology, as a science that studies human behavior and mental processes, has an important role in understanding and creating an effective learning environment. The aim of this research is to understand how psychology can play a role in building a supportive learning environment, as well as to explore effective strategies in increasing student motivation and engagement in it. In this study, research was conducted using a qualitative method with a literature study approach as a data collection technique. After the data is collected, data analysis is carried out through three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings of this research show that psychology plays an important role in understanding students' needs and characteristics, building positive relationships between teachers and students, and creating a conducive learning atmosphere. Strategies for building a supportive learning environment based on psychological understanding include providing meaningful and relevant learning, giving students opportunities to learn actively and independently, providing positive and constructive feedback, building positive relationships between teachers and students and creating a learning atmosphere. conducive and safe