THE FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR A LEARNER`S LACK OF

PARTICIPATION IN CLASS

Presented to
the Junior High School of
Mahayag National High School
Purok 1 Mahayag, Davao City

In Partial Fulfillment
of the Subject Requirement of
Araling Panlipunan 10
Mathematics 10
English 10

Cristhea Nathalie L. Artajo

Michael John A. Peniano
John Michael M. Sarile
Ashley D. Caminade
Kim D. Fernandez
Janila O. Malacora
Dave A. Casinillo

June, 2023
Acknowledgement
 The researchers would like to express their deepest gratitude to the

following person.

Ma’am Jobelle Abear Payumo the researchers math teacher who assists the

researchers in obtaining the final mean of the frequency table and for encouraging

each individual investigation.

Ma’am Christine Joy P. Reyes the researchers’ English teacher, the one who

teaches the right connectors should be used in doing the introduction and also for

helping on what should be the title of this research

Ma’am Lovely Mae O. Bolastig the researchers Araling Panlipunan teacher,

the one who always updates us; she gave us the time of her subject so that we could

continue our research.

Ma'am Gemma Alicaya our school head who allowed us to conduct a survey

in Mahayag National High School

Family of the researchers who are always supporting and helping financially.

Classmates of the researchers for always helping each other and guiding

each other

Finally, the Father Almighty, the researchers would like to extend the deepest

gratitude to God who gives to the researchers wisdom and knowledge and helps the

researchers to always be positive and trust the capability of one another.

Table of Contents
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………………….i

Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………………..ii

Abstract………………………………………………………………………..……………iii

Introduction…………………………………………………………………….…………1-3

Significance of the Study.....................................................................................

Method…………………………………………………………………………………….3-4

Research Design................................................................................................

Research Locale.................................................................................................

Research Respondents......................................................................................

Research Instrument..........................................................................................

Data Gathering Procedure..................................................................................

Results and Discussion………………………………………………………………5-7

Table 1. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation…………….

Table 2. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation ……...…….

Table 3. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation…….….…..

Conclusion and Recommendation……………………………………………………8

References…………………………………………………………………………………9

Introduction
 The term classroom participation is defined as is hard to measure. Literature

consider it as an aspect of engagement as it frequently used to describe students

inclination to participate in daily class activities such as regularly, timely submission

of homework, and following teachers instructions in class.[1] participation in class

activities facilities learning and offers students and teachers enormous advantages.

Concerning student participation gives room to them so that they can find

opportunities to learn and gain new knowledge.[2] Lack is state of being without or

not having enough of something.[3] while participation is defined as an action of

taking part in something.[4] A students a lack of participation in class as generally

describe as not having enough interest or lack of inclination on a teachers discussion

of a

One of the most common problem inside an educational institution is the

relationship of the teacher and the students. Specifically, the participation and the

inclination of a student during class. Many students are not willing to speak up in

class because of some reasons. The first reason is fear that other students will judge

them if they have the wrong answer. Another reason is that some students don't

speak up in class because they feel that other student`s opinion matters more. Due

to the small amount of study made in regards to this topic, only a few reasons were

found as to what is the reason behind the lack of participation of a student during

classes and will push through with more investigation.

In accordance to the study conducted by Abdulkader Ahmed Warsame in

Puntland State University (PSU) on March 2018. He stated that there are two factors

(external and internal) that causes a student silence in the classroom include

students personality and students language barrier. The external factor include the

lecturers role and environmental factors, these factors have the direct or indirect
influence on the students activeness to the class. One of the example is the students

behavior.

In a study conducted by the Department of Education on Manila Philippines

last 2019. Through an open enden questionaire and a genes of interviews, the

researcher found a participants defined class participation as "recitation" participants

also reported a strong power distance of relationship between student and teacher

suggested a fear of failure restricted their class participation.

In a study conducted by Cnzjale V Ahmad, sultan kudarat stat university,

Tacurong Philippines on 01 Mar 2021 it states that generally the reason or reluctance

to participate are being tensed when the teacher forces them to answer a question,

getting nervous to speak in front of the whole class, and having faulty pronunciation

in English.

Significance of the study

The aim of this study is to identify the reason for non parcitipation of students

in classroom activities and provide into the people listed below so they can

emplement method or ways on how to solve this problem.

Students. This study will help students engage in class more because it

will provide information in regards of their luck of participation and interest in class.

Teacher’s. So the teacher will know the reasons why their students does

not want to participate, have a good inclination and engagement on their classes

and utilize the given information to implement methods on how to make a learner's

engage in classes more.

 Parents and Guardians. So that the parents or the legal guardians can

help the teacher give advice to their children and encourage them to participate in

class.

The school administration. With this study the school administration will

know the reasons of a learner lack of interest together with the teacher they can

utilize this given information to create plans on how they are going to make a learner

engage more.
 Method

Research Design

To get a significant result, a certain method should be applied. in this study we

use descriptive method in identifying the reason and factors responsible for leaner's

lack of participation in class [HANCOK 2009] defines that qualitative research design

concern with developing and understanding of social phenomena

It aims to identify characteristics, frequency, trends and categories, it also

provides comprehensive picture of characteristics and behaviour of particular

population or phenomenon, allowing researchers to gain a deeper understanding of

the logic

Research Locale

This study will be conducted in one of the public secondary schools in 2nd

congressional district with the school ID 316213

Research Respondents

The respondents of the study will be grade 9 enrolled in school year 2020-

2023
Research Instrument
This study will utilize a researcher made questionnaire composed of 10 items.
This questionnaire will determine the factors responsible for a learner`s lack of
participation in class.

Data Gathering Procedure

First the researcher will ask the school administrator for permission to conduct
a study. The number of the respondents will be decided by the ones conducting the
study. The researcher will create an own made questionnaire for the survey .The
researcher will explain to the respondents the importance of their study and request
to answer accordingly and honesty. after answering the researcher will tally the given
data to provide a result.
 Results and Discussion

Table 1. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation in class in male

student

Statements Mean Description

1. I`m afraid to give the 3.2 Sometimes

wrong answer.
2. I lack confidence and 3.64 Sometimes
self trust.
3. . I`m not interested in 2.88 Often
the topic discussed
4. I get tensed and 3.4 Sometimes
nervous to speak in front
of the whole class.
5. I am afraid of my 3.32 Sometimes
teacher`s comment in
regards of my bad
performance.
6. I have a hard time 2.92 Often
understanding the
teacher`s discussion.
7. The teacher`s method 3.08 Sometimes
of teaching is boring
8. The topic is hard and I 3.32 Sometimes
have a hard time learning
it.
9. I lack school materials 3.2 Sometimes
needed for certain
discussion and activities.
10. I`m scared that my 3.12 Sometimes
classmates will laugh at
me if I commit
Based on the result of the survey most male students agree on the negative
reasons as to why they lack participation in class the most common reason are the
lack of confidence, interest, materials, comprehension and fear of failure.
Table 2. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation in class in female

student

Statements Mean Description

1. I`m afraid to give the 3.68 Sometimes

wrong answer.
2. I lack confidence and 3.36 Sometimes
self trust.
3. . I`m not interested in 1.68 Rarely
the topic discussed
4. I get tensed and 3.52 Sometimes
nervous to speak in front
of the whole class.
5. I am afraid of my 3.12 Sometimes
teacher`s comment in
regards of my bad
performance.
6. I have a hard time 3.48 Sometimes
understanding the
teacher`s discussion.
7. The teacher`s method 1.36 Rarely
of teaching is boring
8. The topic is hard and I 2.32 Often
have a hard time learning
it.
9. I lack school materials 2.12 Often
needed for certain
discussion and activities.
10. I`m scared that my 3.56 Sometimes
classmates will laugh at
me if I commit
Based on the result of the survey most male students agree on the negative
reasons as to why they lack participation in class the most common reason are the
lack of confidence, interest, materials, comprehension and fear of failure. Based on
the result of the survey most male students agree on the negative reasons as to why
they lack participation in class the most common reason are the lack of confidence,
interest, materials, comprehension and fear of failure.
Table 3. The factors responsible for a learner’s lack of participation in class in Grade

9 students

Statements Mean Description

1. I`m afraid to give the 3.44 Sometimes

wrong answer.
2. I lack confidence and 3.64 Sometimes
self trust.
3. . I`m not interested in 2.58 Often
the topic discussed
4. I get tensed and 3.64 Sometimes
nervous to speak in front
of the whole class.
5. I am afraid of my 3.22 Sometimes
teacher`s comment in
regards of my bad
performance.
6. I have a hard time 3.2 Sometimes
understanding the
teacher`s discussion.
7. The teacher`s method 2.32 Often
of teaching is boring
8. The topic is hard and I 2.82
have a hard time learning
it.
9. I lack school materials 2.66 Often
needed for certain
discussion and activities.
10. I`m scared that my 3.34 Sometimes
classmates will laugh at
me if I commit
AVERAGE 3.086 Sometimes

Based on the gathered information above, a lot of students agree that they
lack participation during class hours because of the given factors; lack of confidence,
lack of materials needed for certain discussions and activities, lack of understanding
to the topics being discussed, lack of interest and fear of failure and judgement.
 Conclusion and Recommendations

Conclusion

⁷ an overall conclusion, it can be concluded that class participation is a

significant variable in terms of promoting motivation, self-confidence and thus

academic achievement. However the opposite of these significant variable is the

reason why learner`s doesn’t participate in classroom discussions and activities.

Recommendation

Teachers should make clear from the beginning their expectation in regards of

the learner's participation. On the first day of class, teachers should explain what

they see as valuable about class participation.

Teachers should use verbal and non-verbal cues to encourage participation.

they should not rely on the same volunteers to answer every question.

Learners should learn how to co-operate with their teachers in a form of

improving their self confidence.

 References

Ahmad, C. V. (2021). Causes of students’ reluctance to participate in classroom

discussions. ASEAN Journal of Science and Engineering Education, 1(1), 47-

62.

Briones, S. K. F., Dagamac, R. J. R., David, J. D., & Landerio, C. A. B. (2021).

Factors Affecting the Students’ Scholastic Performance: A Survey Study.

Indonesian Journal of Educational Research and Technology, 2(2), 97-102.

Hancock, B., Ockleford, E. and Windridge, K. (2009) An Introduction to Qualitative

Research.

https://www.rds-yh.nihr.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/5_Introduction-to-

qualitative-research-2009.pdf

Warsame, A. A. (2018). Determinants of Class Participation Case Study. European

Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 6(11), 01-18.

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