Joe,
I have the same problem nearly every year, with two sections of a
graduate research methods class. One is usually talkative, while the
other is quiet (read nonresponsive). Long pauses usually don't work, and
they get offended as they pick up on my frustration. So, one tactic that
I have used with mixed success is to give them a question to talk about
while I leave the room to "take care of something else." As long as they
don't think I am leaving out of frustration, they usually have something
when I come back.
--
Joe Horton wrote:
> Hi: I am really enjoying the discussion of faith and psychology, but
> have not posted regarding it because it could quickly become way
> too time consuming.
>
> So my less contentious question: How would you handle having
> multiple sections of the same class which are very different in
> levels of student participation? I have three sections of general
> psych this semester and they have very different paces. I have one
> class where the students ask lots of questions which is great. But
> what do I do in my classes where the students do not participate
> as much (They answer my questions but to not ask their own.)?
> Do I cover more material in those classes, let them out early, or
> are there good techniques for getting those students to speak more
> in class?
>
> Thanks for the advice,
> Joe
> Joe Horton
> Mount Aloysius College
> 7373 Admiral Peary Highway
> Cresson, PA 16630
> 814-886-6437
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