While I am sure there are many more ways to involve non-responsive students involved in the question and answer session than I could ever think of but one is have the student ask each other questions by creating a game. Some students (maybe a non-responsive and a responsive student) could draw as question from the hat and present it to the class for answer. Another way is to ask each student a simple question before they leave the class when memory work is involved.
Hi Pamela - Thanks for your post to the forum. Scenario type questions, as you mention, are an excellent way to get students participating! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I have found that to start excitement for a round of question and answer session I like to ask a question that I can ask the responder to put themself in the place of the person/incident and it takes off from there.
Next I ask how would you handle this or that situation. I then get a volunteered response and then ask the person to further explain the situation so that we all understand. Afterwards, I'm on to another question.
Hi Daniel - Making sure to ask the more shy students questions that you know they can answer is the key - at least in the beginning. Once they gain confidence they will be better able to take on any question. Susan
Hi Greg - I like the Bingo idea - thanks for sharing! Susan
I have used a toy bingo game at times where the student's names are placed on the balls which are drawn from the basket. Once drawn, the names remain out of the basket until everyone has participated.
Mostly, I do not like to "put students on the spot" by calling on them; instead, I would rather that they respond to a classroom discussion question of their own free will; however, I see here in the discussion postings and I have been told that calling on individuals (especially those who are extremely shy) can actually help open them up and have them feel more comfortable relating thoughts out loud and speaking to the class. I like the idea of asking one student a question and then specifically asking another student to respond with his/her thoughts.
Hi Kevin - thanks for your post to the forum. Getting students to relax is indeed a huge part of the picture. Seems like you are doing a great job! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I will usually call on the student and praise them or show recognition for the answer. I will also pose quesions to groups and give them a few minutes to discuss and write down and answer before we discuss this and have each group respond. Sometimes studetns are more at ease in a small group then in a large class.
I think once they feel comfortable and know that you are not going to humiliate them in front of the entire class they tend to be more open and will begin to particapate
Yes it work to invole all students this way there are invole with the topic being taught.
Great idea I will try this in my next lab class
to involve the non responsive students ask them how many agree or disagree with the answer given previously by a student . and themn ask them why they agree of disagree.
tell the students that their views awill be appreciated as class participation irrespevctive of being right or wrong. rephrase the students
statements to make it more meaningful. this will encoursge students to speak out raw opinions due toi faith the instructor will make sense out of it.and they will be creative and more participating.
When I use questioning sessions I want all students to be involved in order to make the conversation applicable to the student learning environment. I will ask each of the students questions that are applicable to the course and involve them in the topic. The questions should involve course work, and topics that make the students become engaged promoting participation in further conversations and questioning sessions.
Hi Emily - Thanks for your post to the forum. I think students really benefit from a routine in the classroom. As you state, they know what to expect and so come prepared. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
A method that I like to use at school is to use my roster to make sure I actively ask all my students questions. I start at the beginning of my roster and start asking questions and make a notation next to the students name and move on to the next. Since I've started doing this I've noticed my students come to class better prepared because they are expecting me to ask a question of them.
Hi Heather - Thanks for your post to the forum. I would stop the shouting out of answers in your reviews. You might want to set up teams, each with a mix of the more extroverted and introverted students. Make the rule be that the team members must take a turn answering but that they can each consult with the rest of the team before giving an answer. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I always do a review time before a test, being that we work on one chapter for 4 weeks before a test which includes the clinical lab. When asking review questions, the same students always shout out the answers, while the quieter ones are either not heard by me or my fear is that they do not understand. I am having trouble finding a way to include them to ensure their comprehension of the material yet allow the ones that know shout out the answers. I want to make this review a fun activity, but ensure the understanding of all. Any suggestions?
Hi Randolph - Thanks for your post to the forum. Your questioning approach is well organized and does insure that all of your students are called upon. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I tell my class during sop,s that I am going to use my role sheet to call on students for questions and then I put a check mark by their name so I know who i have asked questons already this does not mean I am not going to call on that student again I find that this causes students to pay more attention as I will start form the top middle or bottom of my role sheet another advantage of questioning in this fassion is I learn students names very quickly
If they get ample time to feel confident with the subject the likihood is that they will participate. Leaving room for them to be inquisive will also draw out some students that would not particptae.
