- While not technically a "talk" move, wait time is equally important.
- It is important to provide students time to think.
- Waiting for a student response may feel uncomfortable to some, but with practice is becomes natural.
- Moving on rapidly is not always to most beneficial choice for students.
- Students who are normally quiet can provide especially insightful responses if teacher uses wait time.
- The idea that this puts undue pressure on students is false.
- This move allows more students to participate and builds confidence in those less accustomed to speaking out.
