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Mr. Gonzales finds that students who actively participate in class score higher on assessments than those who don't. What actions should Mr. Gonzales take to encourage more participation in class?
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Mr. Gonzales should devise a scheme that will enable all students to participate. Mr. Gonzales could use craft sticks and have each student write their name on the craft stick as well as decorate it. He can keep these craft sticks in a cup so that they are easily available whenever needed during class. When having a class discussion, calling for volunteers to work a problem on the board, or calling on readers, Mr. Gonzales can simply pull student sticks out of the bucket. This will force students to participate when they otherwise wouldn't. Craft sticks can also be used when choosing or assigning pairs or groups to ensure that all students are treated fairly and equally during this process.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I use this solution. I call it my "love" cup. The cup has hearts on it! The students "love" it!!
Rated On: October 14, 2014 2:50 am
Rated By: aruPyR
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I thought the craft sticks were a great idea. And from the comments, it sounds like it workds really well.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 10:27 am
Rated By: ySaryN
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I really like the idea of craft sticks. I volunteered in a classroom where the teacher used them and they were very effective.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 10:17 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Agreed. By choosing craft sticks randomly he will make the students feel being treated fairly and equally. They also can't refuse to work when their name is picked.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:05 pm
Rated By: Adam Sanchez
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: If I were in this situation, I would do exactly this. One of my teacher's used to use craft sticks and it is really something that I would like to carry with me to help kids get excited and involved during class.
Rated On: March 1, 2015 1:40 pm
Rated By: Mariah Salas
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this stick plan because it is a way of allowing all students to participate without feeling like they are specifically "targeted".
Rated On: March 2, 2015 12:04 am
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great solution!
Rated On: October 14, 2017 1:06 am
Rated By: aBezuz
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This a great idea to randomly involve students!
Rated On: February 20, 2018 5:19 pm
Rated By: medega
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Craft sticks are a great method as well as pop-corning who will answer next and allowing students to pick.
Rated On: November 7, 2022 12:15 pm
Rated By: ajeHus