15. IN THE HOT SEAT (Questioning, Discussion)
Description: In the Hot Seat is a fun activity to get students involved in a novel way.
Application: Use this method to check comprehension.
Process: Prior to class meeting, prepare questions related to the topic and write each question on one sticky note. Place the sticky notes underneath student desks so that they are hidden from view. Ask open-ended higher-level thinking questions. Begin lesson and at the appropriate time, inform students that some of them are sitting on “Hot Seats” and will be asked to answer questions related to the topic; have students check their desks. One by one, ask students to read their question out loud and attempt to answer it.
Description: In the Hot Seat is a fun activity to get students involved in a novel way.
Application: Use this method to check comprehension.
Process: Prior to class meeting, prepare questions related to the topic and write each question on one sticky note. Place the sticky notes underneath student desks so that they are hidden from view. Ask open-ended higher-level thinking questions. Begin lesson and at the appropriate time, inform students that some of them are sitting on “Hot Seats” and will be asked to answer questions related to the topic; have students check their desks. One by one, ask students to read their question out loud and attempt to answer it.
Reference, and/or for more information:
15. In the Hot Seat
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/hot_seat.htm
15. In the Hot Seat
http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/act/strategies/hot_seat.htm
