Times to question
I labeled this threa this because I realy do not know what else to call it. When in the lecture part of my class I do this often. I will ask the class about what I am getting ready to discuss. What does this do gets them in the mind thought of ok we are conna cover this and I may want to try and remember the key things he just asked. After the lecture we then go back and I will say "Hey remember the question I asked early about such and such who can know tell me the correct answer. You would be surprised at how this works. Then after i get a correct answer i ask a simple one word question. WHY.
I frequently ask questions and engage in discussions, with the students, but I have not tried the technique described in this thread. I look forwrd to using this in my upcoming classes.
Good stuff Bill. I do the same thing but I didn't realize it until I read your Times to question forum.
I like your idea. It reminds me of the Intro "Hook" I teach my public speaking students to use at the beginning of a speech. Basically it puts your students in the mindset of "Why should I pay attention?"
