Summary: The Importance Of Class Participartion

The Importance of Class Participartion

Roxanne Walford 113179832

Reflective Practicom

The Mico University College

Ms. Kamaria Brown

November 12, 2014

Problem Statement

Students in grade nine Biology class sometimes refuse to participate in class and are not doing well academically.

Possible Cause

Students do not believe that biology classes are important because some of them think they can learn from simply reading their notes only. Also there are individuals in the class who do not wish to do the subject in CXC so they do not find it important to work hard for a good grade.

Possible Solution

- Teacher should be encouraged to introduce more class activities, collaborative tasks and technology in the lesson.

- Students

According to researches done by the researcher workshops could actually serve as a means of educating students about the importance of class participation. Making a resource corner featuring this topic will serve as a constant reminder for the students since they will always be able to go to the area and read to become more self-aware and hence be responsible enough to do their work in class.

The researcher found it necessary to address the issue of class participation because the need for better academic performance in great. Students need to be motivated to take biology seriously so that they can move on to be great scientists in the world. It is very important that persons are available to venture in the different fields of size so as to maintain a healthy

Put a  beside the student’s name in the column for the observed behaviour when it occurs.

Student Names

52% Kayla 42% Schemeika 35% Stephanie 63% Shavell 57% Breanna 70% Cejay 72% Ryan 55% Raheem 55% Garnett 73% Kirk

Observable Behaviours

Takes part in class or group discussions

Asks questions Answers teacher and student questions

Listens when student or teacher speaks

Makes constructive or positive comments to other students

Becomes involved in planned activities

Avoids interrupting a lesson or student presentation

NB. The percentage beside each student’s name is the grade they received for their first six week test before the implementation started.

Second Observation

Assess student participation in the classroom by using observable student behaviour as a criterion. Put a  beside the student’s name in the column for the observed behaviour when it occurs.

Student