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Disadvantages
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Research has shown that it is very difficult for teachers to be silent
after asking a question.
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Teachers need to be actively thinking and reflecting about being
silent.
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Being silent in your classroom will not feel normal (at first) and you
may feel uncomfortable (at first)
Advantages
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Your student’s answers will be clearer and more thoughtful because
you give them time to think.
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Your student’s answers will increase in length because you give
them time to think.
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You may notice a decrease in the number of students failing to
respond because you give them time to think.
What do you (the teacher)
need for the Teacher Silent
Time activity?
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Awareness of yourself and reflection on teaching practice
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“Do I really give my students all the answers?”
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Patience with yourself and the students.
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“Do I really talk most of the time?”
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Willingness to give students silent time to think after you ask a
question and give instructions.
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“Do I really stop my students from thinking up a good answer
or question?”
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