Instead of saying, “does everyone understand that?” in class after reviewing part of a lesson, you say, “did I make that clear?” The first version puts the pressure on the student to say that they didn’t understand, whilst the second version puts the pressure on the teacher for not clearly explaining. It’s a minor point, but when I implemented this in my workshops some 10-12 years and suggested the technique to my other instructors we noted a sizable increase in questions. Just think about that next time you explain a technical feature or function.
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