08: No More “I Don’t Knows” in the Classroom

In this episode, we are going to talk about how to rid your classroom of student answers similiar to “I don’t know.” This is important because, first, we must get to the root of the “I don’t know” in order to help students express themselves more accurately. Secondly, ridding your classroom of “I don’t knows” means that you are actively working to make sure that each student’s voice is heard, validated, and matters!

Tips from this episode:

Learn why students are saying “I Don’t Know” when asked a question
Discover how to transform your classroom into an “I Don’t Know” free zone
Explore methods of fostering better student communication, both individual, and whole-class, so you can build a community of learners where it’s okay to make errors

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