By: Itza Perez

Who Benefits?

CHORAL
RESPONDING
STRATEGY

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What is it?

Student

Active teaching method that asks all students to respond actively

after the presentation of an instructional stimulus

Example:
Teacher: What is the capital of Texas? (raise hang to indicate
silence and give max 5 sec. thinking time)
Teacher: Everyone! (may raise hand to ensure response)
Students: Austin!
Reward with verbal praise.

Students with mild

intellectual disabilities
Students with emotional
disorders
Students with behavioral
problems
Students with learning
disabilities
General students

Benefits
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Peer interaction
Observational learning
Correct response
Active engagement

Implementing
Strategy

Student Benefits

References:
Blackwell, A. J., & McLaughlin, T. F. (2005). Using Guided Notes, Choral
Responding, and Response Cards to Increase Student
Performance. International Journal Of Special Education, 20(2), 1-5.
Haydon, T., Mancil, G. R., & Van Loan, C. (2009). Using Opportunities to Respond in a
General Education Classroom: A Case Study. Education and Treatment of
Children, (2).
267.

Ask a question
Raise hand to indicate
silence
Give thinking time
Cue signal for choral
respond
Praise