Define wait time and explain its effect on learning

What will be an ideal response?


Wait time is the interval between the question being asked and the answer being given. It is used to allow students time to retrieve knowledge, construct a response, give students time to interact with the information. It can be an effective teaching strategies in a classroom challenged by diverse learners because wait time can be adjusted to needs of learners.

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