Arrange the classroom chairs in a circle so that students face each other. If your class takes place in a large room, ask the students to sit close to one another and close to the front. By breaking up the traditional classroom set-up of rows of chairs, teachers may improve student participation.
Ask students what they think about a topic before sharing your thoughts. When instructors downplay their role as head of the classroom, students are more likely to participate. Incite discussion by asking students to comment on what others in the classroom have shared.
Assign group projects. Breaking into groups forces students to interact with each other while requiring them to use their creativity to solve problems and analyze the subject matter.
Speak enthusiastically about your subject. Your passion will excite your students. If a particular way of presenting a topic has begun to bore you, think of a new way to present it.
Move around the room and make eye contact with quiet students to encourage their participation. Continue looking at all students, even when frequent speakers respond to questions. This method ensures that you acknowledge the frequent speakers while still encouraging classroom-wide participation.