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I have found this coarse very interesting. I didn't realize that when i asked my students "is there any questions", that I was putting them on the spot. I have changed my tactics. The way my students are paticapating has already changed. I ask a lot of closed questions, then make them open questions by asking why, how, etc. I am now making up different tests to include more and better open ouestions . For example: Explain how a canned cycle works and why we use them instead of direct programing? It lets me know if the student really understands the concept. I can't wait for my next class to start so I can apply my new approach to asking questions.
I agree. On my evaluations by my supervisor each term, there would often be a negative comment in regards to how I engaged the class with questioning. But there were not specific techniques offered on how to improve this area of my instruction.
This course helped me to realize that the majority of my questions were procedural in nature. And when I would ask a more open type of question, the wait time I provided for students was inadaquate. I believe that this aspect of my teaching will be much improed from now on. Thank you!
