In German schools, student participation, or 'Mitarbeit', accounts for a substantial portion of overall grades, typically between 30 and 50 percent. This assessment measure requires students to be judged on their classroom engagement, which has shifted responsibility from teachers to students. The inception of 'Mitarbeit' aimed to cultivate democratic values in education during the 1950s. However, the criteria for evaluation have become arbitrary, leading to challenges especially for foreign pupils who may struggle with this participatory expectation. The education system also faces difficulties such as teacher shortages and declining resources, further complicating the environment for students.
The term 'Mitarbeit' means 'working with' and in education refers to how frequently and effectively students answer questions in class. Its assessment heavily influences grades.
The concept of 'Mitarbeit' was introduced in the 1950s to promote democratic awareness among children, but has since shifted the responsibility for participation onto students.
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