Enhancing Grade 10 Learners’ Engagement in English Through the Use of The Circular Response Learning Strategy

Learners’ engagement is key to making English learning more meaningful and effective, especially for junior high school learners. This classroom-based action research aimed to determine the effectiveness of the Circular Response Learning Strategy (CRLS) in enhancing the engagement of Grade 10 students in English. 41 Grade 10 students from a public school in Ozamiz City were selected through purposive sampling for the academic year 2024–2025. The study followed a quantitative approach, and data were collected using a researcher-made rubric and observation checklist. The data were analyzed using Microsoft Excel, and statistical tools such as mean, standard deviation, frequency, percentage, and paired sample t-test were applied to better understand the results. The study aimed to: assess students’ level of engagement before and after using CRLS, and identify whether a significant difference existed in their engagement levels after the intervention. Results showed a noticeable improvement in student engagement following the strategy, with most students showing increased participation, collaboration, and enthusiasm in class. The findings suggest that CRLS is an effective and practical strategy for creating an interactive, student-centered English learning environment. It is recommended that teachers integrate this approach to encourage active participation and enhance classroom engagement.