Back in the Classroom
The goal of each of these ten activities is to structure whole class discussions in such a way that all students are included. Too often whole group discussions consist of one or two students talking and everyone else zoning out. The point of these activities is to equalize participation. Some, like the socratic seminar or debate are complex while others, like the silent discussion or stand up, sit down take no prep and can get inserted into many different types of activities. Take a look and let me know what you think-- did I forget any of your favorites?