34. NO HANDS TEACHING (Feedback, Questioning, Discussion)
Description: Based on the premise that hand raising limits the ability for teachers to effectively elicit evidence of learning from the entire classroom, No Hands Teaching challenges professionals to seek methods that make all students accountable for questions asked.
Application: This assessment strategy is used to create an environment where participation is mandatory and expected from all students, not just the eager students who want to show what they know.
Process: Explain to students that raising hands will not be permitted as questions are being asked. Ask the question before choosing which student answers. (If students know they may have to answer questions, they are all forced to engage and think.) Review the method used for the questioning session: 1) Equity Sticks: Put student names on a Popsicle stick, one per student and place all sticks in jar. After asking question, pull stick out of jar, say the name and repeat the question. Allow time for student to answer. 2) Free Pass: Ask a question and have all students jot down the answer on a piece of scratch paper. Direct them to pass their answers to their neighbor. Call on students randomly to read their answers. Monitor and adjust based on answers. 3) Cold Call: Announce this method in advance and set guidelines, such as a student can simply "pass" if he does not feel prepared to answer. If a student passes, immediately throw out the question to the class. 4) Neighbor-Neighbor: Ask a question and tell students to consult nearby neighbor for answer. If the neighbors are in disagreement, guide them to come to a consensus. If both parties are unyielding, ask another group for their answer(s) and be prepared to reteach concept if there is confusion.
Description: Based on the premise that hand raising limits the ability for teachers to effectively elicit evidence of learning from the entire classroom, No Hands Teaching challenges professionals to seek methods that make all students accountable for questions asked.
Application: This assessment strategy is used to create an environment where participation is mandatory and expected from all students, not just the eager students who want to show what they know.
Process: Explain to students that raising hands will not be permitted as questions are being asked. Ask the question before choosing which student answers. (If students know they may have to answer questions, they are all forced to engage and think.) Review the method used for the questioning session: 1) Equity Sticks: Put student names on a Popsicle stick, one per student and place all sticks in jar. After asking question, pull stick out of jar, say the name and repeat the question. Allow time for student to answer. 2) Free Pass: Ask a question and have all students jot down the answer on a piece of scratch paper. Direct them to pass their answers to their neighbor. Call on students randomly to read their answers. Monitor and adjust based on answers. 3) Cold Call: Announce this method in advance and set guidelines, such as a student can simply "pass" if he does not feel prepared to answer. If a student passes, immediately throw out the question to the class. 4) Neighbor-Neighbor: Ask a question and tell students to consult nearby neighbor for answer. If the neighbors are in disagreement, guide them to come to a consensus. If both parties are unyielding, ask another group for their answer(s) and be prepared to reteach concept if there is confusion.
Reference and/or for more information:
34. No Hands Teaching
Bret Olson, PushingForward.me
34. No Hands Teaching
Bret Olson, PushingForward.me