The three valuable tools (open questions, adequate wait time, and the think–pair–share technique) are often underused by instructors, teachers, and other educators because of the time constraints, the risk of discomfort associated with
unpredictable outcomes, and in the overemphasis on traditional teacher delivery.
- Some instructors feel immense pressure to cover a large amount of content in a limited time frame.
- The feeling of being rushed prioritizes covering the material over mastering it, pushes some instructors to deliver information quickly rather than facilitating a deeper student understanding and engagement.
