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April 15, 2026
The Best Classroom Discussions, Hands Down
In traditional classrooms, students may contribute to a discussion only by raising their hands and waiting for the teacher to call on them. In even more controlling environments, students must contribute when the teacher calls on them, even if they'd rather not. The latter practice, "cold calling," puts kids on the spot and forces them to perform on command. But the former practice, too, could be described as teacher-centered. Is there a way to change this dynamic in such a way that everyone won't talk at once while also making sure…
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