S3.5

Structure S3.5: Paces lessons appropriately to allow diverse learners to grapple with ideas or apply concepts

Activities

• Make class notes, class recordings, etc. available for students to review at their own pace
• Apply "mastery learning", a student-centered pedagogical methodology
• Consider pausing ~15 seconds after you ask a question and/or after a student responds. This allows students to process the question, especially those who process internally. (adapted from the Center for Effective Teaching & Learning at Cal State, Los Angeles).
  • if no one responds after waiting:
    • repeat or rephrase the question
    • ask a student to attempt to rephrase the question
    • make the question more specific
    • ask students what about the question they do not understand