Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

HOW CAN IMPROVE STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN CLASS?

Articles
Published 2026-05-15
Mutalibova Shohsanam Shoirjon qizi
student of Namangan state Institute of Foreign languages named after Is’hoqhon Ibrat
Yo’ldasheva Ma’muraxon Boqijonovna
A Teacher at Namangan State Institute of Foreign Languages
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Keywords

Classroom participation, student engagement, active learning, teaching strategies, motivation, group work, classroom interaction, middle school students, quantitative research, student-centered learning, classroom environment, grade 5 and 6 learners, cooperative learning, English language teaching, student confidence

Abstract

Student participation is one of the most important parts of successful learning. When students actively answer questions, join discussions, and work with classmates, they understand lessons better and become more confident. However, many middle school students are often shy, afraid of making mistakes, or not interested in classroom activities. This article investigates the reasons why some students in grades 5 and 6 do not participate actively in class and explores effective ways to improve participation. The study was conducted in two middle school classes with 60 students in total. A quantitative research method was used, and data were collected through questionnaire, classroom observation checklists, and participation records. The findings showed that students participated more actively when teachers used group work, games, positive feedback, and interactive activities. The research also found that fear of criticism and lack of confidence were the main reasons for low participation. The article concludes that creating a friendly classroom environment and using student-centered teaching methods can significantly improve classroom participation

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