Increasing Verbal Participation in High School Social Studies Classrooms
Our research aimed to answer the question “How can we encourage verbal participation in high school social studies classrooms?” by proposing strategies to combat disengagement. The goal of our research was to target the issue of disengagement among high school students in our practicum placements during whole-class discussions. Our research included several studies of factors that impact student engagement and willingness to participate in whole-class discussions. The findings of our research concluded that student preparedness, classroom culture, teacher intentionality, and connection to students’ lives were the most influential factors in students’ willingness to participate in class discussions. Based on these factors, we are proposing six strategies for increasing verbal participation in secondary social studies classrooms.
EDUC 321, Classroom Relations & Management
Brian Kaelin
10 AM – Noon