chanda nelson

Does anyone have a real-life example of what we have just discussed?

Susan Polick

Hi Angelique, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, open-ended questions usually are less "scary" for students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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angelique bruno

Open-ended questions seems to work well. I think the students feel more comfortable with this line of questioning.

Antonio Rico Bragado

I like to pass the question around, allowing just a few seconds per person to answer. that makes the questioning process more interactive and doesn't put individuals on the spot.

Kenneth Poole

Amy,

Agree with your choice of open-ended questions--stimulates critical thinking on a given subject area.

Susan Polick

Hi Mabel,Thanks for your post to the forum. I really think that questioning techniques is one of the most difficult things we need to develop as instructors. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career., Susan

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Mabel Shirk

I like to start with a specific lesson question. If I get blank stares in return, I re-word the question and try again.
When a student answers, I like to encourage them with words such as, "You are on the right track..."; "what causes ...", etc.

Dawn Snavely

I have asked what do you think and students name and then praise them when they are right

Susan Polick

Hi Johan, Yes the "game" and "team" approach is always a winner! Susan

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Johan Limbourg

I have used question games. I have each student come up with 3-4 questions, and then I divide the class in to several group, and then given them the questions of their fellow classmates. Then we as a class see how many of the questions each groups can get right. Students always like a little comp.

Daniel Hasslr

One of the most effective questioning techniques that I have used was a set of true or false questions. The statements were simple and to the point and students seemed to respond much better to this type of question.

Another technique that I have implemented with good results was posing a question for all students to answer in written form, hand the paper in at the end of the class, and tell them that it would be used as extra credit.

Susan Polick

Hi Joan, That's a great way to expand the discussion! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Joan Rue

I ask open ended questions. When a student gives an answer, I say "That is true, but what if ..."

Paul Delapena

I also believe that getting them involve in class discussions and asking open ended questions makes them feel at ease and more open in replying.

David Simms

I believe in giving positive reinforcement after an open-ended question is given and moreover addressing the student by their name is a powerful tool.

Ebony Burrell

I give certain scenarios that has happen to me in the workplace and ask the students how they would have responded to the situation.

Susan Polick

Hi Terry, Thanks for your post to the forum. That's an excellent tactic! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Terry Ruel

If the question fails to get a response I try to relate it to a work setting they are part of.

Susan Polick

Hi Michael, By asking your students those sort of questions, you are definitely encouraging critical thinking skills instead of mere memorization.
Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick