Verbal contributions during a lecture and section are not necessary for the learning process. Rather, it is often more beneficial to allow students time to process the material before actively engaging in discussion. This allows students to have time to ask questions and better understand the concepts being presented. Additionally, verbal contributions can sometimes become disruptive when done at inappropriate times or when they are off-topic from the topic at hand.

In some cases, verbal contributions can be helpful if they help provide clarification on certain topics or ideas that are being discussed. However, this should only take place after enough time has been given for students to think through things themselves first. If a student provides an incorrect answer this can also detract from other people’s understanding of the material as it might create confusion amongst the group about what was said. Additionally, having too many discussions during class could cause some individuals to feel left out or overwhelmed by all of the different opinions being expressed so it should be done sparingly if at all.