I personally make sure each student participates by calling their names from my attendance sheets, these questions may be related to our topic or their own personal experinces. This helps me in getting everyone involved and demonstrating through this basic technique that even though they may not be an expert in the topic that we may be covering, they still may have some valuable info that may be helpfull towards other students and even myself. So the result is; even I learn through this basic teqnique and helps me be prepare on what may be more beneficial ultimately to their overall learning.
I Lead them into open ended questions and also utilize the white board for those that are visual learners
Then I follow up with the class to gain more participation as a class by "pulling them into discussions by asking fellow students thoughts on the qeustion(s) another student has asked.
I always use questions that the answer leads to another question. I've had students so hungry for information that they ask questions about the question. This sets off a class discussion over the topic and everybody has something some input in one way or another. Before we know it class is over.
Giving students time to write down their answers also sets some expectations about how much wait time there is and allows a student to collect their thoughts before responding.
I like to ask questions as if "I do not know" the answer.
It sounds corny, but the students tend to be more responsive.
Hi Chanel- Welcome to Ed 103! Your questioning is really effective because of its relevance to what the students are doing in the moment. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
I ask questions that are sequential...this is particularly important in the culinary field. I will ask about things we've made, then ask about components of those items and then ask for methods...It really makes them think about it step by step rather than being overwhelmed..it is a wonderful review tool.
I like using questions to sture up decusions about the topic.Another way is to use a students questions to sture up decusion
I always try to get the students to respond based on their own experience whether in the industry or in a past environment. The question then becomes personal and relevant to them.
Hi Kevin - Welcome to ED 103! Giving your students questions to research is a good idea as they will feel more a part of their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
The questions that I ask of participants in the classroom are done on a rolling basis -- assigned the week before and taken up at the outset of the next class. I will assign "questions for understanding" and "questions for reflection" that they prepare (written or typed) before the upcoming class session. In this way there are 5-7 points of contact with a particular chapter and reading with which we begin on a sturdy footing. From there we can "riff" or expand out to other areas of the chapter and reading making the questions more direct and wide-open as we proceed.
Hi Hank - Using an opening group discussion is a great idea. It is a good transition from all the side conversations and as you mention, gets them in their seats and ready to go. Best wishes! Susan
I like to use a open group discussion with class and teacher participation geting them started off with Q & A quizzes It gives me an idea of what they may need more of, and it gets them in their seats and ready to face the day.
I use a certain topic or subject matter and allow the students to point it out so as to initiate discussion.
Stating a very clear question and a wait time.
Hi Randall - Welcome to ED 103! To me, designing my lesson plan is like writing an act in a play. You set spots for questions that will get the characters(students) to participate. Great work!
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
Waite time is a great technique, I often times ask students to “remind” me about a subject
Typically, our instruction is based on previously acquired knowledge (from the day or class before), so I will lead students into the fact or idea that they SHOULD give, and allow them to finish my sentence or give an opinion and then confirm it.
I find timing and placement of the questions plays a major role in having my students participate in class discussions. Having prepared questions at certain points in my lectures and demonstrations is key.
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I find presenting questions at key points (timing and placement) during lecture and demonstration has much greater response and tie in to the subject material.
