The Class Community and the Active Role of Students Within It

This paper, building on selected findings by Dr. Kramar, explores the active role of students in the educational process, with a particular focus on their involvement in the class community and their experiences of class community sessions. The theoretical section highlights the significance of the class community for student learning and optimal development, the role of the class teacher, and the concept of participation. The empirical section presents the results of a study conducted in May and June 2024 using an online questionnaire completed by 1,279 students. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while open-ended responses were examined through qualitative analysis. The findings indicate that most students enjoy class community sessions, primarily due to the opportunity for open conversation. However, some students express dissatisfaction, often citing early scheduling or boredom. The most common form of student participation involves implementing activities proposed by the class teacher, whereas student-initiated suggestions and activities occur less frequently.