The Dynamics of Student Participation in Classroom: Observation on Level and forms of Participation

摘要

Effective learning process occurred when both teachers and students interact and participate in the learning activities. Participatory type of learning process will encourage mutual exchange of information's; stimulate interest as well as recognition of respect among the teachers and students. This paper discusses the level of involvement and forms of involvement in three classrooms over a period of five (5) weeks contact hours. The observation was done on two undergraduate classrooms and one postgraduate classroom. The aim of observation is to identify the category of students in terms of active or passive involvement and the types of participation.