Understanding Student Perceptions of Class Participation

Located in the Philippines, this study explored perceptions secondary English education majors at a public university Metro Manila, have of classroom participation. Through an open-ended questionnaire and series interviews, researcher found participants defined class participation as “recitation,” such student responses to teacher-generated questions with limited interaction peers. Participants also reported strong power distance relationship between teacher suggested fear failure restricted their Despite these challenges, expected be assessed. When examined through lens Willingness Communicate, were contrary skills 21st century learners. Understanding perception has potential mediate perceptual mismatches create more effective learning environments.