I was literally standing over students in their seats with their blank papers after we had stopped to answer some questions and have our discussion. (In my head = Participation is not an option!) I pointed, coaxed, and invited...however, much to my chagrin, the paper remained empty by the end of class.
What more can I do?
<Enter Chinese Proverb from above>
Some days I feel so ineffective...yet there are most students who are participating and completing their activities. So, we must be doing something right...
I'm still looking for ways to keep those daydreamers and (I say this lovingly) 'space cadets' engaged...when I get that mastered, we'll really be in business...
i keep telling myself that too- about the majority who ARE doing the right thing... definitely a challenge...
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