Wait Time: The Importance of Wait Time

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Learning Activity

"Wait time" in education refers to the period of silence that a teacher deliberately allows after posing a question to students before expecting an answer.

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Resources

Extending the Silence

Wait Time in Education

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Wait Time: Implementation Tips

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Wait Time: Teaching Students with Disabilities

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Wait Time: Reflection

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