Attention Quote by Lilian Katz
“In both cooperative learning and project work, the teacher encourages children to talk to one another. This helps them pay attention to each other's efforts and ideas. Children take to these kinds of exchanges very readily, but the teacher really needs to encourage this interaction.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cooperative Learning in the Classroom, Lilian Katz, 1993
The teacher should actively foster peer interaction, as children naturally engage and benefit from sharing ideas and effort.
In simple terms: Teachers must promote student collaboration.
Encourage peer dialogue in lessons.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- group projects
- study circles
- class discussions
- peer tutoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can teachers structure activities to keep dialogue focused?
- What strategies keep all voices heard?
If not guided, discussions may drift off-topic.