225. What to Do When Your Class Won’t Talk With You

You may have read the title of this episode and thought, “Wow, I cannot relate. My problem is getting my students to quiet down!” But if you’re facing a roomful of crickets, this one’s for you. I share my experience with nearly-silent classes and the five strategies I use to get even the quietest students talking. We’ll also talk about building trust through real relationships, shifting classroom culture (even mid-year), and creating consistent, low-pressure opportunities that help students grow in confidence and face-to-face communication skills.

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode225

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Related Episodes:

• Episode 41, 4 Practical Tips for Building Relationships with Your High School Students
• Episode 134, Prioritizing Relationships Over Being Right
• Episode 224, Keeping Students’ Attention Engaged - Without Killing Yourself to Do It

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