#040: 11 Ways to Help Your Students Actively Participate in Class Discussions in Meaningful Ways
We’ve all experienced it – students who simply don’t participate unless we call on them. And even then...their answers are often lacking in quality or understanding.
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You might have tried drawing student names out of a bin to call on students randomly, call directly on students, or even lectured on the importance of participating. On the surface, this might appear to be working, but is it really accomplishing the real goal of students demonstrating their understanding and having engaged students and a real, class discussion? Or are our students just checking the box by answering when forced to do so?
Today's episode is all about …helping your students actively engage and participate in meaningful ways.
So how do we generate interest and build confidence so students will gladly participate and even look forward to having their say?
Listen in.
In this episode, find out:
- 9 ways to build confidence from background knowledge to scaffolds.
- How to respond to wrong answers and not shut students down.
- How we can take a hint from the show Cash Cab to help our students.
- Examples of scaffolds that you can easily adapt and use TODAY.
You can do this!
Teach joyfully,
P.S. Want some extra help? Schedule a private instructional coaching session with Lisa.
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