Gaining the most out of questioning?
What are some opinions on how to ask questions so that i could gauge how much the student has learned along with keeping other students engaged and continuing the topic of discussion?
I like this technique, it is safe for students as there is no 'wrong' answer when you relate to their own experience.
I love the quiestions it gives me a chalange.
If I can appeal to a student's prior experience with a topic, then their answer will reflect their experience, which cannot be argued. However, it can provide a springboard to ask, "How was your experience typical?" or "On the basis of your experience, what advice would you give others in a similar circumstance?" The reading assignment will offer a textbook answer, but the personal experience will offer another, perhaps even more valuable contribution, and helps the students see that some answers are not just "Right" or "wrong".
Hi Joseph- Thanks for your post to the forum. I suggest starting with very basic questions. Move on to more complex. You will always have students who are stronger who will dominate the questioning. Try to "Prep" some of the more reserved students by basically in a before class or email format discuss some concept so that you are sure they will know the answer to the question you will direct to them and then - do just that. Once they are successful at answering questions they will be more likely to do so. Note: this may take more then one "Prepping" session! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
