Reducing Teacher Talk Time

What are the three bad habits of teacher talk discussed in the video?

• The pause eater, the self-answerer, and the over-explainer

• The fast talker, the interrupter, and the over-explainer

• The pause eater, the fast talker, and the self-answerer

• The self-answerer, the interrupter, and the fast talker

Why is pausing considered a powerful tool in teaching?

• It gives students time to process information

• It helps teachers to speak more fluently

• It allows teachers to think of the next topic

• It makes the lesson longer

What is a suggested method to reduce over-explaining?

• Speak faster to cover more material

• Ignore student questions

• Use graphics and visuals to aid understanding

• Provide lengthy explanations for every question

What is the main issue with the self-answerer habit?

• It encourages students to ask more questions

• It boosts student confidence

• It reduces student participation and confidence

• It makes lessons more interactive

How can teachers become more aware of their talk habits?

• By asking students for feedback

• By recording and reviewing their teaching sessions

• By reading more teaching books

• By attending more workshops