Have the students work in groups to come up with several review questions
Hi Marilyn, Yes, the more relevant we can make questions, the more partcipation we can get. Have a great week-end!
Susan Polick
I get to know the students motivation for taking the class and what they expect to take from it. Then I can ask questions that I believe will be meaningful to them, something they believe is valuable to explore further and apply.
Hi Mark, Thanks for your post to the forum. It is indeed a great way to get students participating! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I sometimes let my students questions dictate there quizzes.
Asking student to give personal examples of what they've learned has been effective at times. I've found that in general people like to share from their own experiences.
Hi James, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, sometimes stirring up some controversy is the best way to get people engaged! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Making a point about the most controversial topic usually elicits at least one emotional response on a difficult topic, starting the dialogue.
Hi Eugene, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is one of my favorite things as well. It's so great to see "the lights come on"! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I sometimes like to hear their thoughts on how they would approach a particular problem and we work from there. I will continue to ask them questions leading to the solution until step by step they reach the "Ah ha!" moment. This is usually if it is an answer that I know they can find from their research.
Hi Pamela, The group activities that you use are an excellent way to get participation. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
I have questions prepared to ask students. Afew times I find students not knowing how to articulate there questions and find that my preppared questions cqan sometimes get the ball rolling.
When I am working with a class, I try to figure out what their strengths and weaknesses are then use this information so they feel successful when answering questions. If a person is more introverted, I ask the question in a way that draws them out. Having the class work together in small groups coming up with questions they can ask the other group questions seeking information they would like, or that would help them understand the information better.
Hi Paul, This is especially effective for more reserved students as they feel more prepared to participate. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Edwin, Thanks for your post to the forum. When students know there is a good chance that the material you are reviewing may be on the test, they usually do sit up and pay attention! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Donald, I have found that learning to effectively facilitate questioning sessions can be challenging for new instructors, but it really improves student learning.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Bonnie, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, it is a really good idea to clear up misunderstanding before the students leave for the day.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Antoinette, Thanks for your post to the forum. Having your students share their tips is excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Michelle, Thanks for your post to the forum. Exactly! That's why it is important to punctuate lecture with brief questioning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Karen, Thanks for your post to the forum. Asking questions that students can relate to does decrease anxiety and increases participation.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
