![]() And if it’s getting a little rusty, why not take it out, dust it off and give it a fresh try. If random calling of students is already in your teacher toolbox…great. It isn’t rocket surgery! But there’s a world of difference between knowing a strategy and using a strategy routinely and effectively. So maybe right about now, you’re thinking to yourself, “Doesn’t every teacher know this?!” Probably. A wink, a tug on my ear, or a quick tap to my nose while making eye contact with a student lets him or her know that their name will be called next. I like to use a nonverbal, discreet signal that I’ve worked out ahead of time with a select group of kids. While not a truly random event, some students need that extra bit of prep time before answering. Prep for Success – for those students with processing delays or language impairments, you can facilitate their participation by giving them a signal that their name will be called.You want to randomly call on students briskly, but not so fast that there’s no time to think. This increases the level of engagement, but also gives students some wait time (yet another response rate strategy…stay tuned!) in which to formulate their answer. Timing – when using a random approach, make sure you pause briefly before saying a student’s name.This variation is similar to response chaining, a strategy I will focus on in a later post. ![]() First or Follow-Up – you can randomly call on students as your first option when questioning begins, or you can use it to follow-up on a student’s initial response. ![]() These apps range in price, but also have extra features like choosing question types or recording a student’s answer so you can monitor their accuracy. App Versions – there are several apps for smartphones that are similar to pulling a popsicle stick from a can. ![]() Put a check or tally mark next to each name to track your questioning.
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