What is the impact of extended wait time for student response to high level thinking questions?
Shari Bishop
Seminar Title
What is the impact of extended wait time for student response to high level thinking questions?
Concept/Strategy
Focus of the Research
Wait time and it's benefit for students and teachers
Grade Level
Research Was Applied
3rd Grade
Relevant Grade Level
Connections
Elementary
Discipline
Where Research Was Applied
Other
Additional Discipline Areas
I see Application to
All Disciplines
Invitation/Commercial
We know the benefits of high levels of thinking for all students, but did you know that your body has a specific physical response to high levels of thinking? You have surely experienced student responses to questions take on a variety of forms. Sometimes those responses include the same students with their hand up, the common "I don't know," or those students that never get to respond. We will be exploring these topics through the concept of "wait time", also known as "think time," and how you as the facilitator of discussions can increase student engagement and response. I currently teach gifted and talented students in Kindergarten through Middle School, but this concept can be applied to any discipline, age or cognitive level. Join me in my research journey as we discuss creating a strong learning environment through guiding quality discussions!