In this interactive and entertaining training, K-12 educators will learn how to increase student participation in class discussions, turn-and-talk, group work, and homework. A dozen techniques for designing better peer and group structures will be presented, practiced, and modeled. Take away specific, concrete strategies for putting reluctant learners firmly, but gently, on the hook for participating in the learning.
What You Will Learn
- How to increase volunteers during whole class discussions
- How to overcome “I don’t know” when cold-calling
- How to increase participation during partner work
- How to structure and reinforce rigorous group work
- How to create equitable homework policies
