Howe teaches a class of ethnically diverse students. Generally speaking, the class is highly motivated, works hard and wants to succeed. She notices that a number of girls are not speaking up during discussion and class participation is 25% of their grade. In fact, the girls she is concerned about, never speak at all. Which of the following would be a useful strategy to employ during a conference with her non-speakers?
A)Telling students they can avoid public speaking if that is their preference
B)Telling students they cannot earn an A unless they participate
C)Asking students what their problem is, everyone else can speak during discussion
D)Asking students what they would like to do instead of participating

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Telling students they cannot earn an A unless they participate. This would be an honest approach that would help motivate the intrinsic motivation to do well. Although it may seem negative, if posed as a reality of their success during a student-teacher conference, the students would clearly know what to do to achieve success in class.

Howe Teaches a Class of Ethnically Diverse Students