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What should be done when only the same few students volunteer to answer questions? Would they feel slighted because you begin to shift to other students?
Great idea! I have one shy student who is overshadowed by 5 divas. I'll try this to get her more opportunity to shine!
Hi Nancy - Thanks for your post to the forum. I really enjoyed your "phone a friend" idea - OK if I borrow it? (-; Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Hi James
In certain subject areas, I like to get an answer from everyone in the room regarding the process we are learning. This shows me everyone is able to complete the process individually. I start with enough questions for everyone, go around the room in logical order so they know when their turn will be, and ask that no one answer out of turn. If they are unable to answer the question, they may choose to 'pass' or 'phone a friend' (as if on a game show) and we move on to the next person. Later in the class, I can offer those people passing additional assistance with the process.
Lots of luck!
Nancy Cheek
At times you may have to just call on those students to get them involved.
Hi Adel- Welcome to ED 103! Yes, asking students if they have ever had any experience with XYZ or what their opinion is on XYZ is sure to get a response without putting the student on gthe spot. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
exactly - give them a question they cannot possibly not have an answer for. once they speak up in class, they might feel more comfortable answering more detailed questions.
If you have 30 students try splitting them up in groups of 5 and make sure the few volunteers are spread out. Then ask questions per group.
This is a great tactic. I use this in my classes as well. It is important to get everyone engaged in the subject matter at the time, however, sometimes getting off the subject for a few minutes about something they can all relate to or share an experience is a good thing. I find that this can help re-direct their attention back to me, and the students are almost "refreshed."
The key to this response is using "real world" relavance to the topic at hand. You are right that every student has some real world experience with most subjects in culinary school.
It is our job to get them to recall the experience and share it with others.
Hi John - great ideas for questions that will get even the shyest student involved! Thanks for your post! Susan
You must include all of the students in questions. I make sure I have a few questions that will easily be answered that may or may not have to do with the exact curriculum, for instance I will ask them what the cleanest kitchen they ever worked in, and what made the impression that it was so clean in a safety and sanitation class. They may not be able to answer a specific question but they do remember a clean kitchen and sometimes all it takes is a real world experience to remember and then it kick starts.
Hi James- I think that saying something like "Let's have some one new answer some questions!" makes your intent clear to the class. Best wishes - Susan
