Judy Mohammed CHEP

ROBERT,

This is great classroom management. Keep it up!

Judy Mohammed

ROBERT JACKSON CHEP

While wait time maybe uncomfortable for the class or the instructor it’s important. It does show the student that he or she will be given time to think about the question and answer it, also it lets the student know that if they do not answer right away the instructor will not just move on. That the student will be held accountable for the information. I find myself moving around the class and using probing questions to nudge the student toward the right answer. Or there is always the game show technique where you ask the student if he would like a life line or to phone a friend.

Judy Mohammed CHEP

Kristina,

Most teachers are uncomfortable using wait time at the beginning. I was. Students prepare more when they know that they will be held accountable and that teachers will wait for responses.

Judy Mohammed

Kristina Dalton

I feel that for me waiting is the hardest part, I feel if you wait too long the student starts to get nervous, or it might be I feel nervous for them. I like to use comparisons, like what would be the difference or an amalgam and composite set up? This way it helps to get more people involved to help with the correct answer. I am not good with statistics so that it my least favorite kind of of questioning. I think taking this course will truly help in my instructing.

Judy Mohammed CHEP

Said,

I would say about three minutes. If the student needs help, I use probing or restating the question.

Judy Mohammed

Said Shehadeh CHEP

Generally speaking is there a timeframe for wait time?

Judy Mohammed CHEP

Pascale,

I believe that most instructors struggle with wait time. It was also difficult for me, but it is important to use with students. It also helps them to be aware that they may be called upon and they would be given time to answer; it helps them to be prepared.

Judy Mohammed