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The importance of participating (How to participate in class? (Establish a…
The importance of participating
How to participate in class?
Establish a relationship with your professor.
Construct a plan to move forward.
Work your opinion into the discussion so you can demonstrate a higher level of thinking that goes beyond simply reading the assigned material.
Provide some evidence as to how you came to your opinion or conclusion.
Avoiding Class Participation
Despite the many benefits of class participation, the vast majority of students do not regularly contribute to their classes.
Encouraging Class Participation
The professor is patient with all his or her students, listens to every response with attention, and provides feedback that is both positive and constructive.
Participation adds interest
To maintain students’ focus and attention when all they hear is the professor talking.
Participation engages students
A good question can pique their interest, make them wonder why, get them to think, and motivate them to make connections with the content.
Participation provides the teacher feedback
When students answer or try to explain, teachers can see the extent of their understanding.
Participation provides the students feedback
When teachers ask questions or otherwise seek student input over a topic, they are letting students know something about the importance of certain ideas and information.
Participation can be used to promote preparation
If an instructor regularly calls on students and asks questions about assigned reading or what’s in their notes from the previous class session, that can get students (at least some of them) coming to class prepared.