Encouraging students to ask or answer questions

"Put up your hand if you still don’t understand."
"Who knows the answer?"
"Put your hand up if you know the answer."
"Good answer. / That’s right."
"Not exactly. / A good try."
"Any other suggestions?"

Patimaporn021 3EN

- Does anyone remember this picture?
- Do you like sandwich?
- Do you know what is the name of a man in this picture?
- According to this conversation, what is Jack talking about?
- Jane, do you know what does 'feathers' mean?


Patcharaporn 025 3EN

Teacher can use candies or stickers to encourage students to ask or answer question.
For example,
- If you ask one question, I will give you one sticker.
- If you can answer the question correctly, I will give you sticker.

Teacher can also give students a praise when they ask/answer the question.
For example,
- It's a good question.
- Interesting question!
- Correct answer! Good job!

Jutaporn011 3EN

Encouraging Student Participation

Some classes are just too quiet. Here’s some things to consider:

1. Learn as many names as you can. If students don’t feel that they’re anonymous, they’re more liable to participate.
2. Periodically divide students into pairs or small groups.
3. Have students write comments/answers on 3x5 cards.
4. Avoid “yes or no” questions and “What do you think?” questions.
5. 5. Don’t just say you’re interested in what students think: show them that you are. Comment positively about students’ contributions and reinforce good points by paraphrasing or summarizing them.

Soraya 036 3EN

Here is another way to encourage students to ask or answer questions with no reward.

Point out what is helpful or interesting about student contributions.
Pick up on comments that were made but not discussed.
Do not use the same, standard praise to respond to every comment.
When students hear “good point” again and again, they start to lose motivation.
Ask follow-up questions to prompt students to clarify, refine, and support their ideas.
When a student gives an incorrect or ill-conceived answer, respond in way that challenges the student to think more deeply or to reconsider the evidence.
The best way to shut down participation, and learning, is to embarrass a student.

Supalak 034 3EN

Ask something they use in their daily life can motivate them.
- Do you like to eat cake?
- What is your favorite food?
- Who is your inspiration for learning.
- What is the day before yesterday?
- What are you doing on yesterday?


Sakolsupa 035 3EN