When Teachers Increase Their Wait Time from One Second to Three

question 82

Multiple Choice

When teachers increase their wait time from one second to three seconds,other teacher behaviors are likely to change as well. Which one of the following is not a typical outcome of increasing wait time?

• A)Teachers often lose the momentum of classroom activities.
• B)Teachers ask more complex questions.
• C)Teachers' expectations for student performance increase.
• D)Teachers pursue some topics in greater depth.

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Nonverbal Signal

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Style And Tone

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Leaner Media

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Non-Routine Messages

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