Teacher passively accepts student responses. Or, teacher does not call on students in an equitable manner. Teacher asks for and responds to students input during the lesson. Teacher seeks to have students extend their answers or explanations by asking probing questions. Uses adequate wait time for responses in order to encourage higher-level reflective thinking.
Teacher gives inappropriate wait time.
Teacher allows appropriate wait time of 3 to 5 seconds. In addition to 2, teachers elicit higher-level, reflective thinking. In addition to 3, teacher allows appropriate wait time after student responses. Gives timely feedback on academic performance and discusses corrective procedures to be taken. The feedback should be immediate and ongoing.