Wait Time 1
Describe the specifics of Wait Time One.
The time the Si leader waits after asking a question to the group.
Describe the specifics of Wait Time Two.
The time the SI leader waits after a response is provided, regardless of accuracy.
As a group, give the best definition of Redirecting questions.
Redirecting questions occurs when a student asks a question, and rather than answering it right away, the SI leader will redirect the student to find the answer on their own.
The goal is to encourage student-to-student interactions during the SI Session
As a group, give the best definition for Check for understanding.
Confirming students have learnt and retained the content.
Brenda, the SI leader for Pysc 1101, pauses for some seconds after asking a question to the students in her session. What does this demonstrate
Wait time 1
How long should the SI leader wait during Wait Time One?
10-15 Seconds
After a student has answered, if the SI leader deems it correct, should the SI leader still use wait time 2?
Yes, wait time should always be used regardless of accuracy.
Give one of the three main ways an Si leader can redirect a question.
1. Redirect back to the student
2. Redirect back to the group
3. Redirect back to the source material (textbook, lecture notes, etc.)
Why are Si leaders encouraged not to ask closed-ended questions?
Students may be uncomfortable admitting they do not understand the concept.
Steve, the SI leader, has his students write the main points of the SI session on the board after the main activity. What does this demonstrate?
Checking for Understanding.
What are two benefits of using Wait Time One?
1. More Students Answer
2. More Accurate Answers
3. Answers are More Elaborate
4. Students Listen to Each Other More
5. More Questions are Asked
6. Students Ask Deeper-Level Questions
Why are Si leaders encouraged to use both Wait Times?
Wait times help SI Leaders resist the natural urge to jump in and answer the question right away.
Increased Wait Time helps students comprehend knowledge more deeply.
Give an example phrase to use when redirecting questions.
1. What is this question asking for?
2. Give an example of that.
3. Can you think of another way to think about this?
4. Let’s look that up in the text/notes.
5. Does anyone else know the answer to this question and can explain it?
6. What do you need to do next?
7. What do we need to know to solve the problem?
Give an example of a phrase that can be used to prompt a check for understanding.
1. Asking students to rephrase the question you asked originally or the summary another student gave.
2. Asking for real-life examples or applications of the concept.
In a College Algebra session, a student asks Samantha -- the SI leader where they can access other helpful resources to study for the upcoming exam. Samantha refers them to the ALEKS practice guides available to students for supplemental practice. What did she demonstrate?
Redirection/ redirecting questions.