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What Is the Concept of Cold-calling in the Classroom

at 26:37

From the episode: 65: Five Ways College Teachers Can Improve Their Instruction

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Instead of calling only on students who raise their hands to answer questions, this technique prompts teachers to call on students randomly. But, teachers cannot use this to catch a student when they are not paying attention or else the student will resent the teacher. It has to be done genuinely and give students an opportunity to shine. Cold-calling must also be used consistently in every single class to spur participation.

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