Warming Up Cold Calling by Writing Ideas Down First

Warming Up Cold Calling by Writing Ideas Down First
When students can respond to questions on mini whiteboards prior to being called on, they feel more prepared—–and everyone participates in thinking through the answers.

Cold calling has often been used in classrooms to keep everyone on their toes, and sometimes even as a way of “catching” a student who may not be completely tuned in. But at Lincoln Elementary School in Delta, Colorado, fifth-grade teacher Susan Hamilton has made a small tweak to the practice to ensure that everyone feels supported—and everyone is participating in the thinking.

This video is part of our How Learning Happens: Instructional Shifts series, which explores teaching practices grounded in the science of learning.

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