E17

Talk Less, Listen More: Making Student Participation Meaningful

From The Research to Practice Gap · Hosted by Helen Flores

2026-10-06·1655

Episode summary

In this episode of The Research to Practice Gap: What does meaningful student participation actually look like—and are we sometimes mistaking compliance for engagement? In this episode, Dr. Helen Flores sits down with author and instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky to explore how educators can create more intentional opportunities for students to think, communicate, and engage in learning.

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What does meaningful student participation actually look like—and are we sometimes mistaking compliance for engagement? In this episode, Dr. Helen Flores sits down with author and instructional specialist Miriam Plotinsky to explore how educators can create more intentional opportunities for students to think, communicate, and engage in learning. From rethinking who does the talking to examining the structures we use for classroom participation, this conversation challenges educators to look…