Which classroom approach is used to increase STT by having group work with the teacher monitoring rather than an open class?

Which classroom approach is used to increase STT by having group work with the teacher monitoring rather than an open class?

• A. Group work with the teacher monitoring
• B. Whole-class discussion
• C. Individual silent work
• D. Teacher-led lecture

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to maximize opportunities for students to speak by placing them in small groups and having the teacher circulate. When students work in groups and the teacher monitors, everyone gets a chance to contribute, practice the language, and negotiate meaning, while the teacher provides feedback and keeps discussions on task without taking over. In contrast, open-class discussions often turn into teacher-led sessions where only a few students speak and the teacher dominates, which limits overall Student Talking Time. Silent individual work and teacher-led lectures offer little speaking practice. So, group work with the teacher circulating is the approach that most effectively increases STT.