Enhancing student engagement in the learning process is a pertinent issue amongst contemporary professionals in both educational and psychological fields due to its strong influence on student achievement. Recent studies have identified student engagement as one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement. Initially, this essay will identify a modern definition of engagement. This essay will then explore the psychological theories of student motivation, cognitive development processes and
meaning. Through spoken language, a new language is encountered, perceived, practiced and learned. Speaking is not only one of the aspects of learning a language, but the prime source of language learning. Unfortunately, speaking problems are the biggest challenges for foreign language learners. Speaking is the main language skill; however, majority of students and learners struggle to overcome their speaking difficulties. Through the golden age of technology, speaking English fluently has been considered
Along with the advancement of technology in the classroom and inherent with the characteristics of this generation’s students, teaching pedagogy has shifted from teacher centered to student centered. Teachers are now faced with the demands of teaching the Generation Z learners who are experts at multi-tasking and can use multi-tools simultaneously. They are visual speakers and they speak through images. They play and learn anytime and anywhere. They bring their own devices to get information
and the students looks like comfortable with their place. Situation of the classroom, the environment, the comfortable of the students, the noise that have in the classroom, and the condition of the students in the classroom are important factors that the teacher should take noted before begins the teaching and learning session. situational factors is really important to the teachers in make sure their students can learn and understanding the learning. In the classroom setting, student motivation
adolescence: A. Level 1: Classroom 1. Teachers a. Their professional qualifications (e.g. degree, certification, teaching experience) have implications to the academic life paths of their students. b. Their beliefs about the success of their students based on stereotypes in gender and/or race, the essence of learning as
Teaching or Education Reflection Pinar (2013) states that education curricula have undergone transformation and reshaping with the contribution of curriculum theory and other academic disciplines. The theory focuses on the learning process of one individual student and how the student can apply the leant classroom work in the practical field and benefits his future. Curriculum theory borrows from sociological, educational, psychological and philosophical disciplines. According to the theorist James
instructor, particularly an e-course instructor, is getting students engaged and motivated. Considering that 75% of people today are gamers to some degree, a sure way to address the issue of student engagement and motivation is to incorporate elements of game design and thinking in non-game activities. Known as gamification, this technique is designed to motivate and engage learners, and make them active participants in their own learning. The basics of gamification Gamification aims to leverage
classroom exemplifies the paradigm shift in education from teacher centered to student centered. As mentioned by Dr. Ray Clifford in 1983 (as cited by Wheeler 2013), technology will not replace teachers but teachers who do not use technology in teaching will be replaced. Teachers nowadays must be adept in using technology in teaching. Since the year 2000, during the advocacy on ICT integration, the spread of computers and learning technology and the advent of the internet, tablets, smartphones and interactive
importance of youth civic engagement. Civic engagement is one of the key components for positive youth development and the successful transition to adulthood. It allows young people to “practice” and exercise citizenship, develop life skills, and enhance their chances of employment and learning outcomes. At-risk young people can also become re-engaged in society through participating in these types of activities. Beyond their positive impacts on participants, civic engagement programs for the youth
atmosphere in which teaching and learning will take place. (Tomlinson, 2003). One of the most effective methods of preventing misbehavior is through thorough planning, preparation and organization of the classroom settings and the learning environment. A well-prepared teacher tends to keep up the class rules and procedures for their students and therefore there is very little confusion and fewer classroom management issues. The teacher has to share with the students the benefits of education. As teachers