Article
Readiness for active student engagement: Principals' perceptions related to the challenges of hands-on activities in a district of Belize
Caribbean Teaching Scholar
(2013)
Abstract
Active student engagement strategies, such as hands-on activities, have been an important instructional strategy in schools throughout the world, but traditional passive teaching methodologies are common. This is true in regions of Belize, where limits in resources and educational capacity create barriers to improved student engagement. This research surveyed principals in Belize regarding their perceptions of the current state of active teaching methodologies in their schools. The responses suggest that there are benefits to active student engagement, but a lack of materials and teacher training, and concerns with safety make the use of hands-on lessons more difficult.
Keywords
- Student engagement,
- Hands-on activities
Disciplines
Publication Date
November, 2013
Citation Information
Wesley Hickey and Ross B Sherman. "Readiness for active student engagement: Principals' perceptions related to the challenges of hands-on activities in a district of Belize" Caribbean Teaching Scholar Vol. 3 Iss. 2 (2013) p. 111 - 120 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ross-sherman/14/