From Silence to Spotlight: Energizing classrooms with parliamentary debates
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6373Keywords:
Classroom activities, Parliamentary Debates, Student Engagement, Student ParticipationAbstract
In the evolving technological era, traditional teaching methods often limit student engagement and comprehension. Educators face challenges like declining attention and participation in teacher-centered classrooms. This study examines mini-parliamentary debates to boost engagement and comprehension among students. Using open-ended questionnaires and Padlet reflections, it gathers student perspectives and course experiences. Findings show that debates significantly enhance learning outcomes, increasing participation and motivation. Students value this approach, which fosters critical thinking and active involvement. The study emphasizes the need for continuous pedagogical refinement to address evolving educational challenges and improve teaching effectiveness.
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