Creating+a+Thoughtful+Classroom+Environment

Creating a Thoughtful Classroom Environment

 * A classroom environment where students feel safe to take risks with language is key.
 * Ask students to elaborate on their thinking so that they support their answers with evidence.
 * teachers often neglect students asking questions even though they are key to learning
 * must be genuine questions that confuse teacher and student
 * students must feel free to question
 * encourage students to ask questions