Build upon responses to questions by asking other students to contribute; do not simply answer the question and move on.
use of appropriate questions to stimulate discussions and critical thinking.
Questioning students is a way to know and check if they have learned something and is somekind of a validation also that you as a teacher have been succesful in learning process.
The Socratic method of teachong is an exelcent way to teach your students a higher level of understanding of a subject
Posing questions to your students and use of the Socratic question techniques can be utilized to check for student understanding, increase student participation in the classroom, and stimulate useful, relevant dialogue to further learning and comprehension of the subject material.
I am finding this course very interesting. I am reinforcing some of my questioning techiques and learning new ones. We have recently gone to blended with majority of lecture on line, so I will need to modify some methods.
Any ideas?
Asking questions is a way to draw out understanding.
To be a little more intentional with my questions to target and better engage my traditional non-participators.
Socratic method is still relevant. I sometimes wonder if it is less effective, though, to use the method when a pre-determined goal is in mind. It is more complicated, but perhaps even more effective, when both the instructor and students truly are not after a goal, but truly exploring a topic.
Redirecting a question by asking one student to answer another student's question is a great tool for generating a conversation in the classroom and maintaining a high level of engagement.
I do agree questioning evaluates understanding but it also facilitates understanding through the development of further questions.
The correct use of questioning builds the confidence of the students. It helps them realize that they are a part of the process of learning.
The correct use of questioning builds the confidence of the students. It helps them realize that they are a part of the process of learning.
The use of questioning can be used to bring clarity when there is ambiguity. Use of questioning can also lead to more discussion on topics and more participation by the students.
I encourage my students to answer questions and use many of the techniques from this section.
There are various ways to question students. Questioning techniques provide opportunities for students to engage in class discussions.
Questions are healthy for all parties. Instructors must learn how to handle all types of questions for effective and efficient classrooms management.
One of my favorite thoughts is from the poet ee cummings. "Always the more beautiful answer to who asks a more beatiful question." I especially appreciate questions that ask "why" a student believes what the do or why a situation is so. I will continue to work on engaging students with questions to delved deeper into subjects.
The course emphasized the contribution of the student's questions. Even bad or ill-informed questions can be used to explain the key points on the subject. The teacher must be aware of their body language when being asked a question to ensure that the student feels that their contribution to the class is worthwhile.
Questions force students to think through answers and so become more active learners. Questions engage everyone, teacher and students and are a more compelling way to teach.
