i can’t think of a better way to get shy kids to engage and learn than to figuratively put them on a pedestal in front of the whole class and have them demonstrate that they don’t know the answer.

I understand that but one teacher completely killed my joy in a subject. He at some point never took me to answer a question even when I was the only one raising a hand. So I stopped contributing.

I am a teacher and can confirm that you’re right.

100% I need to know what that kid is thinking, so I can guide them to the answer.

Anyone can put out information. Checking comprehension and ensuring understanding is an entirely different thing.

Yeah, nah. There is nothing “getting to engage and learn” about calling you to the front of the class to solve an equation knowing full well that you won’t be able to then proceed to berate you while never explaining dick. Literally only made me skip class.

Ok old person