Gathering reliable data on our students’ levels of understanding is one challenge. However, an even greater challenge is knowing how to respond effectively to that data in the moment, amidst the noise of a busy classroom. What should we do if some students understand, but others don’t? What if no one gets it?
In the Tips for Teachers guide to Responsive Teaching, Craig Barton presents a model that all teachers can use to respond effectively to three of the most common situations they encounter. Each situation has its own set of strategies that can be implemented the very next time you step into a classroom.