Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Have prizes, will instruct

Every class is different.  You cannot predict how much the class will participate.  Some classes shout out the answers and students willingly put up their hands.  Other classes sit and stare at you and refuse to spit out an answer, any answer at all, ever. 

My advice, have prizes constantly at the ready.  If you encounter a class where the students are refusing to participate, then bring out those prizes.  Perhaps some prizes will entice them to be more engaged.

If you lack prizes, but rely on participation in your instruction, then you are going to have to learn to patiently wait for responses.  I find this part pure torture! 

P.S. if any students read this post... don't be scared of the friendly librarian.  She is not trying to trick you.  You will most likely get the answer right and even if you are wrong, I highly doubt that she will do anything to embarrass you. 

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