Encourage students to speak directly to each other
It is easy for discussion to become a series of one-on-one dialogues between you and a single student. One way to help students actively incorporate these strategies is to ask them to direct their ideas to one another.
"Devin, would you explain to Jessica why you disagree with that answer?"
"Shantel, could you explain to Eric whether your ideas are the same or different?"
If a student disagrees with an idea that has been raised, he should share his disagreement with the whole group, not just with you, since each member is trying to consider and weigh the benefits of the idea being discussed.
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