188. Beyond the Hand Raise: 5 Ways to Enhance Class Discussions

Stellar Teacher Podcast: A Podcast for Upper Elementary Teachers

Apr 8 2024 • 21 mins

Class discussions are a major part of our classrooms. We want our students engaged, talking, sharing, and interacting with their peers. In an ideal world, all of our students would willingly participate, they’d know exactly what they want to say, and conversations would be flowing throughout the day. However, we know that’s not the case. Many students are reluctant to share, are worried they’re going to have the wrong answer, and so many other worries. So, in today’s episode, I’m sharing five quick and easy ways for you to enhance class discussions and create more meaningful and productive conversations.

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