By asking a question directly about the subject material of that day, I am looking for either, a level of comprehention or that "deer eyes in a headlights" look. If it's the first, then I may just have to rephase the question slightly. If it's the latter,then I must ask another similar subject relevent question at a everyday knowledge life experience level. Tnen flipflop that answer to the orignal question. Hoping, I get the students to to see the revelance of the orignal question. Otherwise it's back to the orignal material and teach it at a different angle.
HI James, Thanks for your post to the forum. I am not sure if that was a question, but assuming that it was - Yes, we need to build future classes based on what we learn from assessments!
Susan Polick
It is really an assessment "instrument" to guage the depth the student has (or lack thereof) and then build the following class on that foundation.
Questioning students is one way to find out if you are conveying what you are hoping they have picked up in class.
Youtube is my new best friend. I like to find relevant videos that demonstrate what we are focusing on that day. www.youtubeinim4.com is a link that will allow you to download and video onto a flash drive.
After viewing the video, we have a fun question and answer session where the students ask each other questions and take turns answering them!
I agree John. If we do not ask properly, we cannot assess whether or not they understand, Also, whe we ask further into questions and discuss, it allows the student to think outside the box and actually think about and grow in the subject.
It help the individual that is delivery the information awhere of he or she's status with the students. This is all based of the questions the istructor would be getting.
I provide manufacturer's specialized training for automotive technology students. Much of the material for which I am responsible concerns computer networking and the latest electronic technology. There is a lot of material to present and it is easy to lose the attention of students who really just want to be out in the shop turning wrenches. Asking a lot of questions during the lectures helps to keep the students engaged by making them think about "how" and "why" instead of just memorizing "what".
Hi Pete, Thanks for sharing a very interactive strategy for questioning! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
In the form of content review, I will have the students create three questions that they would put on the quiz as if they were creating the quiz. The questions can be in the format that they choose, (i.e. matching, fill-in, short answer, etc) I can evaluate the understanding of the content by how the student creates the question. Identifying whether it was knowledged-based, comprehension, application/analysis, synsthesis, or evaluatory gives me feedback on how they interpreted the material. Class proceeds by asnswering the questions asked. This segment is student-centered as I have them call on each other. They then judge if the answer given is what they were looking for in answering correctly. This promotes a high rate of discussion among class members.
Hi Bridget, As savvy as many of our students are, it is probable that they will stump us occasionally. We need to respond gracefully. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Eric, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes,questioning gives students a real idea of what they do and do not understand. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Students ask all kinds of question depending on the topic and often times will ask you something that you dont know and must research to give an answer
Questioning sessions will engage students to review the material on their own for critical thinking and reflection.
I believe it helps the students truly analyze the material and formulate questions that will help them comprehend the subject matter.
Hi Scott, Thanks for your post to the forum. So often students are surprised to see how many others have the same questions. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Using a questioning session allows students to interact with the instructor and allows the instructor to solicit particpation from each student. This allows students to be involved in discussion as well as hear a question be answered from a different perspective when they are listening to another student.
I feel the same. Students can solve knowledge problems more easily than applied problems, and questioning helps them to understand the concept and application of the content better.
Nisha
Hi Donna - Thanks for your post to the forum. Questioning plays such a huge role in teaching. As you mention , it gets students engaged in their learning and of course it also gives us the feedback we need to guide our instruction.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
It helps supplement what the students learn. I always ask questions in my class. The students love to participate in the discussions. It helps motivate them to learn the subject and take it out into the working environment and utilize it.
