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PARTICIPATION (Benefits of participating: (Participation adds interest,…
PARTICIPATION
Class participation, while sometimes scary, is necessary for getting the most out of an education. Participation actively engages students with the subject matter, pushes them to create concepts, and forces them to show evidence for their claims.
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Encouraging Class Participation
A professor’s attitude toward his or her students can dramatically affect class participation in one direction or another. Students are more likely to participate in class if they have a comfortable relationship with their professor, 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. Professors can increase participation by creating a safe and respectful class environment.
How to participate in class?
Establish a relationship with your professor. It’s ok to be honest and explain you have a fear of public speaking.
Construct a plan to move forward. Find a participation method that works for you, whether that’s asking thought-provoking questions or commenting on the reading. Prepare yourself for success by summarizing the material you would like to share with the class.
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. Preparation is key, so practice on your own before class. Saying it once aloud will ease the pain of saying it in front of your peers.
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to take or have a part or share, as with others; partake; share
