Real Engagement?

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I stopped calling students' names and my engagement went UP 200% 1

My rule: I NEVER pick who answers next.

My students do.

It's called Peer Nomination and it works because of 2 psychology principles:

1. It kills the fear - Teacher picking you = threat.

Peer picking you = invitation.

Same task, less cortisol.

2. It creates ownership - It's not MY discussion, it's THEIRS. I'm not the judge, I'm the facilitator.

Teachers, try this in your next lecture. Let THEM nominate.