Quiet Learners by Nicole Watkin https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui Reflecting on your own teaching practice, how have you encouraged quiet learners to contribute? How have you created an active learning environment suitable for all learners? en-us 2022-03-31 12:06:49 UTC 2025-11-02 02:13:45 UTC hello@padlet.com How have I encouraged Quiet Learners https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136315117 At this early stage in my lecturing career, this is an area in which I am conscious of not being wholly competent. In an effort to keep sessions interactive, I have tended to focus on the responses from the "less quiet" learners (initial sessions). I have become more aware of identifying the different characteristics within a group, but have a long way to go in terms of better engagement with quieter learners. Increasing use of "differentiated" learning materials (particularly in seminars) and more 1 to 1 type interaction are my first steps to improving this.]]> 2022-04-08 13:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136315117 Set activities or formats where people can work independently and then together. Add time to reflect, provide information in advance to allow for future thinking and less need to respond on the spot . Only encourage quiet learners if it is essential and you know it is key to the task/employability. Remember it is not a marker of engagement or academic ability (Laura and Ruth) https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136320223 2022-04-08 13:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136320223 Encouraging quiet learners... jo02311 https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136389211 Varying methods used across initial engagement with teach including:
*allowing self selection for group discussion
*revising group size down to pairs
*alternative methods - white board / post it notes etc
*saying 'working with the people you are sat next to you or in a group of between 3 to 4 people' allowing for flexibility in size and peer-group ]]> 2022-04-08 14:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136389211 Quiet learners https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136459467 This is an area where I'm conscious that I could be doing more - I have started more often to use things like online quiz tools during seminars so I can gauge the understanding of all students, and not just those that are more vocal and would answer verbal questions, and use activities where students can work in small self selected groups to complete activities so they are more likely to be comfortable with the people they are working with to encourage contribution. ]]> 2022-04-08 14:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136459467 working in small groups can encourage quiet people to have the freedom and space to contribute more if they feel they want to. ckeyworth1 https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136509790 2022-04-08 15:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136509790 positives to quiet learners is that it can help the session to flow, if everyone one contributed then sessions may overrun. Also being quiet is not a sign of someone who isn't engaged so to remember this. A quiet learner usually has excellent ideas so maybe speaking to them on a one to one basis to hear their opinion that way. the use of padlet can encourage quiet learners to join in. ckeyworth1 https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136526060 2022-04-08 15:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2136526060 interactive methods https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2138249402 I strarted as a lecturer during lockdown, i'm used to interaction/quizzes and espessially quick breakout rooms, i'm struggling to continue this now we are back face to face]]> 2022-04-10 20:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2138249402 recognition https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2138251211 i think i'm getting better at recognising this group of students, but finding it difficult to engage them - on technique that was suggested although i'm struggling to put this in face to face practice is not asking individual questions, but asking for everyone to answer (easier with chat functions)]]> 2022-04-10 20:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2138251211 Quiet learners https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2140569494 I have definitely fallen into the trap of listening to dominant members, and presuming that the quiet learners are coming along for the ride!

In the future I am going to try your idea of using small groups, and putting dominant learners in one, and quiet learners in another.

I have a particular quiet learner in mind, who I am going to try to speak to 1:1 when I circulate. This session has really made me think about WHY she might be quiet.]]> 2022-04-12 09:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/nw13131_1/d6er1k1y4l9hl5ui/wish/2140569494