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Tag: thinking time
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Rethink the underlying processes of classroom questioning to fundamentally change how learners respond
General Introduction This blog is part of my Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Knowledge Base. I use the terms differentiation and adaptive teaching synonymously. To me, they are the same, as…
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Instantly simplify any question for your EAL learners by giving them longer to think about what they know – even if it means accepting an awkward silence or two
‘Thinking Time’ EAL Strategy: Explanation and Rationale Good thinking takes time. Although some decisions can be made in an instant, with many of these leading to sound results, it is…
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Five of the most effective ways to encourage responses from any and every learner you teach
In the classroom you can find yourself in the frustrating position of asking a question and getting no response (and the question is not meant to be rhetorical!). The situation…
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How does ‘wait time’ change the impact of every question you ask, creating better answers in any lesson?
In many situations, teachers encourage learners to take their time: All these comments are intended to help learners understand that taking a little longer and going a little slower often…