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Using fishbowl discussions to engage every student

There may be nothing more exciting than watching students engage in a class discussion. When their eyes light up and they walk the tightrope between actively listening to their peers and giving voice to an idea they can’t wait to share, the room just comes alive. But, class-wide discussions don’t always work.

We all know the kids who casually avert their eyes in the hopes of not being called on, just as we know the kids who can’t seem to take a breath long enough to let others find their voice.

This winter I tried to address these issues by restructuring classroom discussions using a technique called “the fishbowl.” Suddenly, even the most reticent students found they had a voice.

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Using fishbowl discussions to engage every student