Pritesh Raichura

Science teacher Pritesh Raichura shares practical insights on ensuring 100% student engagement, including All-Hands-Up Cold Calling, high-frequency checks for listening, desks in rows, S-L-A-N-T, silence as a default, instructional sandwich, turn and talk, and using mini-whiteboards.

In this discussion with Pritesh Raichura, an innovative science teacher and assistant principal at Arc Zone Academy, he shares his journey in education, highlighting his high-achieving students and unique teaching strategies. Pritesh emphasizes the power of building student relationships and fostering a collaborative classroom culture. He discusses effective engagement techniques like hand raising and structured participation that promote psychological safety. Through examples, he illustrates how clear teaching methods and interactive learning enhance student understanding and confidence.

Science teacher Pritesh Raichura shares his successful classroom strategies focusing on explicit teaching, sequential questioning, and the importance of character development. The discussion also touches on the significance of educational booklets, fostering a positive school culture, and engaging students through verbal questioning and rehearsal.