225. What to Do When Your Class Won’t Talk With You

225. What to Do When Your Class Won’t Talk With You

March 9, 2026 · 20 min

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Rebecca Joyner shares strategies for engaging quiet students in the classroom.

You may have read the title of this episode and thought, “Wow, I cannot relate. My problem is getting my students to quiet down!” But if you’re facing a roomful of crickets, this one’s for you. I share my experience with nearly-silent classes and the five strategies I use to get even the quietest students talking. We’ll also talk about building trust through real relationships, shifting classroom culture (even mid-year), and creating consistent, low-pressure opportunities that help students g...

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