Can a teacher ask a student personal questions?

Short answer: No, you do not have a legal claim. Nevertheless, if you believe the teacher was questioning you inappropriately or for some reason other than trying to help a young person…

Why are there no security cameras in classrooms?

Not only are they expensive, but cameras are actually increasing the disciplinary issues that the school needs to handle. Another big consideration is that violence is more likely to take place in hallways, bathrooms, and stairwells rendering classroom cameras ineffective.

Should teachers randomly call on students?

Teachers in turn interpreted that as meaning by calling on students randomly, they’re simply setting up opportunities to enhance their learning and understanding. Intentionally shaming or embarrassing a student in front of his peers should never be a teacher’s goal.

Why do teachers ask so many questions?

Some teachers might answer that the reason to ask questions is to check for understanding, which benefits the teacher more than the student. Ostensibly, after we have taught a principle or concept, we could ask, “Does everybody understand?”.

Are classroom questions thrown out to students as treats?

Typically, these are the questions that are thrown out to the class as if they were tantalizing treats to be snatched up by all of the eager students. The reality is far different. If we look at the dynamics of any classroom, it doesn’t take more than a week for students to figure out who is smart, who is not, and who doesn’t care.

When should a teacher add a student’s name to a question?

The Solution: The teacher should add a student’s name AFTER the question has been posed, and/or after wait-time or several seconds have passed by (3 seconds is appropriate). This will mean all students will think about the question during the wait-time, even though only one student (in our instance, Caroline) may be asked to provide the answer.

How long should wait-time periods between teacher questions and student responses last?

According to one study, the “wait-time” periods that followed teacher questions and students’ completed responses “rarely lasted more than 1.5 seconds in typical classrooms.”