{"id":249,"date":"2024-10-23T11:39:06","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T15:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/?page_id=249"},"modified":"2025-01-16T11:46:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T16:46:06","slug":"elements-of-equitable-discussions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/elements-of-equitable-discussions\/","title":{"rendered":"Elements of Effective Discussions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id249_0ddba6-a0{margin-top:-20px;}.kb-row-layout-id249_0ddba6-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249_0ddba6-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249_0ddba6-a0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249_a846ca-f9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_51ad41-b9\">Elements of Effective Discussions<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id249_6b769e-d4{margin-top:-5px;}.kb-row-layout-id249_6b769e-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249_6b769e-d4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249_81d246-c9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249_81d246-c9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249_81d246-c9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_217ae4-3d\">Take a moment to reflect on the last time you were a student in a class discussion. How did the discussion leader invite participation? Was it easy or difficult for you to think of something to contribute? Was there space in the conversation for you to speak? Did you hear from all of your peers? Were participants\u2019 contributions building off of one another or did they seem disjunct?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_05d168-03 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_05d168-03\">Leading an equitable discussion, one that not only generates new knowledge but draws upon input from a diversity of perspectives, is a skill that requires intentional practice. If your class falls into a pattern where certain students always participate, those students who are driving the narrative may begin to view their ideas as correct. Students who have a harder time contributing may feel as though their opinions are wrong or not valued. Establishing a classroom environment where no single perspective is always dominant depends on your ability to evenly distribute speaking time and to communicate that you value everyone\u2019s insights. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1041ca-c5\">Setting this tone begins long before your first planned discussion \u2013 the classroom culture that is established early in the semester often dictates who participates and when. While this may make it difficult to overcome lack-luster discussions mid-semester, it means that small (but early and intentional) steps to make your classroom inclusive can go a long way in generating vibrant discussions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id249_3fdcea-9c > 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One is standing and they are leading the discussion\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-105x59.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-600x338.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-317x178.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-423x238.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-634x357.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-846x476.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-951x535.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-1268x713.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/citl-ta-guidebook\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/720\/2024\/11\/grad5-320x180.jpeg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\"]{font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_16f5ce-9b\">Classroom layout<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_dcc942-f8\">The physical layout of a classroom can structure student interactions long before a discussion begins. Setting up desks or tables to allow for all students to see each other (commonly referred to as a \u201croundtable\u201d setup) increases student accountability to each other and increases engagement and comfort level in the classroom (<a href=\"https:\/\/files.eric.ed.gov\/fulltext\/EJ1152588.pdf\">Parsons 2016<\/a>). This classroom layout also helps to set the precedent that students are discussing a topic with each other, and not simply answering questions that you pose. Reinforce this by reminding the students to look at each other during discussions, not just at you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_1632b9-c5\">If the design of your classroom allows, set up the desks or tables in a circle or square even on days where a discussion is not planned. This can help establish a sense of community between the students, making discussions more natural and productive. Further, the instructor is also able to sit amongst the students in a roundtable setup, which centers the students as co-constructors of knowledge. If you share your classroom with other instructors, make sure to return the desks and tables to their original layout at the end of each class.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\"]{padding-top:20px;font-size:20px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\"]{text-align:left!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\"]{padding-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_6d71c6-bf\">Ways to invite student participation<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_a7ad0a-43\">Asking a classroom of students an open-ended question can result in blank stares and resounding silence. Sometimes, this silence is broken by a more outgoing student, one who often shares their ideas. Below are some concrete alternatives to inviting participation in a discussion. Any combination of these methods can be used in one discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items249_1a116b-53 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_b391fd-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_b391fd-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Scaffold your discussions using Think-Pair-Share<\/strong>. Many students need time to consider a question before they are ready to share, especially if the topic is complex. Give your students this processing time by beginning discussions with an idea-generating question that they reflect on individually. Then ask your students to share their ideas with a partner to practice articulating their thoughts. All of your students will then have had time to gather ideas, making it more likely that they will have something to contribute to discussion. Further, small-group discussions allow students to share ideas that were generated by their group instead of their own ideas, which can feel more vulnerable.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_613bd5-09 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_613bd5-09\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Wait for several hands to be raised before you call on someone<\/strong>. Tell students that you are doing this because you want to hear from less-frequent participants. Watch the clock and wait at least 30 seconds. These 30 seconds may feel eternal, but they will likely allow enough time for someone who is hesitating to raise their hand.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_0c6a77-62 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_0c6a77-62\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Have students invite the next participant<\/strong>. Provide students more agency in the flow of discussion by having them call on the next contributor. This will ensure that a variety of students are included and helps students understand that they are co-creating knowledge&nbsp;<em>with each other<\/em>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_88c79d-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-249_88c79d-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use the \u201cWraparound\u201d method.&nbsp;<\/strong>Go around the room and ask everyone to share one quick, unique idea. This ensures equitable time to participate and generates many ideas around one question.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:80px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:75px;padding-bottom:65px;grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b{background-color:#faf4ec;}.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249_0de7fc-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:50px;padding-right:50px;padding-bottom:50px;padding-left:50px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 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.kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:15px;padding-right:100px;padding-left:100px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column249_5ccb44-78{align-self:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_5ccb44-78{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_5ccb44-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column249_5ccb44-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-left:0px;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column249_5ccb44-78{align-self:flex-start;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > 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62vw,1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0{position:relative;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column249_dca853-e0:not(.specificity){margin-top:-20px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kadence-column249_dca853-e0, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column249_dca853-e0:not(.specificity){margin-top:-15px;margin-bottom:0px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249_dca853-e0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\"]{font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\"]{margin-top:0px;text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249_5864cb-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_5864cb-39\">listening &amp; co-generating knowledge<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\"]{margin-top:0px;font-size:18px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_61a485-bd wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_61a485-bd\">The most productive discussions are those that craft a new understanding of a topic. This is accomplished by the co-development of concepts. However, without proper direction, discussions can devolve into the sharing of unrelated ideas. Getting students to build off of each other first requires that they are&nbsp;<em>listening<\/em>&nbsp;to each other. This can be surprisingly difficult, especially if students are a bit nervous and thinking about what they\u2019ll say while others are talking. Try to encourage listening by asking students to respond directly to the comments from whoever spoke before them, or at least to summarize their comments. You can also model listening behavior by summarizing comments and drawing connections between contributions and course material. Beyond demonstrating skills in listening and concept synthesis, this will help you keep the conversation on track. Verbally repeating important ideas also can aid in making sure that everyone has heard the content. However, it is important that you refrain from dominating the conversation \u2013 remember that you are simply the&nbsp;<em>guide<\/em>&nbsp;of the discussion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:60px;}.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:60px;row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1268px;padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a{background-image:linear-gradient(60deg,rgb(8,46,88) 47%,rgb(65,118,161) 93%);}.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id249_9a9b7e-5a > 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.kt-inside-inner-col{align-items:center;}.kadence-column249_80b755-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:row;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column249_80b755-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > *, .kadence-column249_80b755-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-image, .kadence-column249_80b755-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > figure.wp-block-kadence-image{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column249_80b755-05 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{flex-grow:1;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column249_80b755-05 kb-section-dir-horizontal kb-section-md-dir-horizontal\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:15px;text-align:center;font-size:32px;font-weight:900;font-style:normal;font-family:stratum-1-web;text-transform:uppercase;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\"]{text-align:center!important;}}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading249_368af9-8b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_368af9-8b\">equity-based principle: structured interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;line-height:32px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Fraunces;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link249_7d882f-f1, .kt-adv-heading-link249_7d882f-f1 .kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"]{color:#ffffff;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"]{padding-top:8px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\"]{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-white-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading249_7d882f-f1\">Designing and leading equitable discussions encourages all students, and not just those that typically dominate conversations, to contribute to the learning environment. 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