WHAT FACTORS CAN INFLUENCE PASSIVE PUPILS NOT TO TAKE AN ACTIVE PART IN AN ENGLISH LESSON IN NON ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES? DIFFERENT METHODS OF HOW TO DEAL WITH WEAK STUDENTS
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This article aimed at investigating on factors affecting the seventh form pupils’ active participation during the English lesson. By conducting surveys, addressing classroom atmosphere issues and actively engaging with parents, we can increase motivation and activeness of the pupils. The data obtained from the questionnaire were analysed quantitatively in charts. The objectives of the study were to distinguish factors that increase and decrease pupils classroom participation and explore the foremost influential factors that affect classroom participation. Teaching methods, styles as well as positive characteristics of instructors play a vital role in motivating and stimulating engagement among pupils in the classroom. Pupils actively participate when they have an equal chance to participate. Moreover, teachers must consider and overcome hurdles hindering pupils in their efforts to interact with each other effectively.
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