Reflection on asking students questions
At the end of each clinic session we have a huddle and review problems or concerns that might have come up that day. I always end the huddle by asking, "Is there any more questions?" or "Does anyone have anything they learned today to share?" I already have something I want to share so I appreciate being reminded of silent time before I talk to give my students time to answer. Sometimes I feel like I have to cover all my material when we can learn more through our students answers and sharing!
Hi Kaveri, Thanks for your post to the forum. New instructors find getting comfortable with "wait time" to be difficult, but, as you say, it is a valuable technique! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
the "wait time" at first may appear as awkward silence but I have experienced that it almost always gets some question or comment, it is actually a great listening skills, students get time to process and present their best thought forward which helps in their own and others learning
Hi Lori, Thanks for your post to the forum. We find that learning to use "wait time" is always difficult for new instructors. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
