We all remember the passionate students that engage critically with us and each other as well as the material we teach. Unfortunately, for some this is more nostalgia than everyday practice. It is a common experience for university teachers to meet students who come to class unprepared and unwilling to participate in exercises and activities.

This easily creates a monotonous classroom where the few voices, predominantly the lecturer’s, dominate throughout. So, the challenge many of us face is how to create a safe and motivating learning space that fosters student participation in various forms?