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On the surface, Cold Call seems easy enough to do. It’s just calling on kids, right? In this post, we explore what it really takes to implement Cold Call well.

In teaching, it’s important to distinguish between principles and practices. In this post, we explore fundamental differences and implications for leaders.

Success criteria are everywhere, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? In this post, we explore the problems with this popular practice.

Directed questioning is a key ingredient of responsive teaching. In this post, we explore Cold Call and the forms of it that are fair.

Opportunities to respond keep students thinking, on task, and included. In this post, we explore OTR types and consider how to improve this aspect of practice.

Paired talk can boost participation, but it often misses the mark. In this post, Bron explores why talk routines fail — and what teachers can do about it.

Implementing Cold Call is not easy, because it relies on high student engagement. In this post, Bron explores the foundations necessary for its success.

Part 1 of 3

This is the first post in a series on participation. In Part 1, Bron outlines why active student participation sits at the heart of so much we want to achieve.

Part 2 of 3

Participation is important, but securing it is not easy. In this second instalment, Bron explores everyday barriers to encouraging lively participation.

Part 3 of 3

In this final post, Bron outlines a range of ways schools can attack the complex challenge of improving participation across the board.