Wait Time­

Wait Time­­ – the span of time between posing a question and providing an answer. Considerable research has been conducted on the phenomenon. Results and recommendations tend to be fairly consistent, indicating that Wait Times of 5­–10 seconds contribute to greater attention, broader participation, and more thoughtful responses.



Please cite this article as:
Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2023). “Wait Time­” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.


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