What do you do with that student who never raises his or her hand? Are they unmotivated or just afraid that they might answer wrong in front of their peers? What about the student who is practically jumping out of their seat eager to answer every question you put to the class? Here's a simple strategy you can start using today to address both the unmotivated, shy learner and the super motivated class know it all.
8 Raised Hands
When posing a question to the entire class...ask the question...pause... and do not continue until at least 8 students raise their hands. Once 8 students raise their hands...individually call on each student who raised their hand...instruct them to give their answer...and say "thank you". Do this for all students who raised their hands. Do not acknowledge a right or wrong answer. After all students have answered...reveal the correct answer.
This strategy can engage the unmotivated or shy learner and build a sense of community in the classroom. The celebrity status of getting the answer right or wrong is lessened which in turns, reduces the attention on the student who always answers.
HAVE A GREAT 4 DAY WEEK!!!
This is one I haven't seen. Great way to engage many students and to encourage speaking in class. Thanks Shawn.
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