[Dawn]

I agree KH. It's common sense isn't it. My subject being drama we don't ask that many questions anyway as we're usually 'doing' to answer things but whenever we do have these analytical sessions, it's always the same few that are willing to be vocal. Interestingly, they're not the same ones that stand out practically. Everyone has their own way of 'shining'. Luckily, drama/dance/music gives the kids more ways to become involved. I always make a point of asking the ones who don't have their hand up, especially if I know they have something interesting to say even if they're not sure they do. Talking things through gets better results than firing questions for me. But every subject is different and everyone has a different teaching style and also their own comfort zones.

I'm all for this. It's a positive move. I've read about it being implemented here but if it has the teachers are slow to take it up because I don't see much evidence of it.