Managing the Talkers and Non-talkers

• Use hand signals Tell students that if they want to make a point on the current topic, raise one finger. If they have a point that takes up another issue, raise two fingers.
• Giving talking permits. Hand out poker chips. Every time a student participates, they must give up a chip. When they are out, they are done talking for the case.
• Assign a post-case reflection piece. This way students who haven't shared their perspective have a venue for sharing.
• Assign a pre-case reflection. Students often say they are comfortable speaking when they know the material. A pre-case writing assignment helps organize their thoughts and give them confidence about what to say.
• Call on a non-talker to share in the "What's the Situation?" section. These factual issues are softballs that can bring a student into the discussion.