Favorite Questioning Techniques
Please share a favorite questioning technique that you use in your work with students.
Sylvia, Great technique! Keep it up.
Dr. Jean Norris
I would say my favorite questioning techniques I use in my work with students is the GROW questioning sequences because it allows students to answer their own questions, to see things clearly without my influence which I think is very important in decision making. The GROW questioning technique is a powerful guide in reaching a goal but also it helps in re-evaluating one's goal based their reality and the options presented.
Tierney,
Excellent! We are big fans of the reflecting technique as well. It serves as a "check-in" to verify that what you heard is what the student really intended. Thank you for posting!
Dr. Jean Norris
My favorite is the reflecting technique, it gives me an opportunity to clarify what my students are trying to ask me, which is usually crucial because they are students so are not always sure of the questions. So sometimes are difficult to understand. It also gives me a the chance to validate what they are saying. I find that when they feel "heard" the rest of our conversation becomes much easier.
This is a good technique to use when a student is just not understanding the question or situation. I agree, metaphors and analogies are a great way to put things on their level.
I prefer to use the past, present, future technique when I first speak with a prospective student. With this technique, I can gather all relevant information (what the student is currently doing, what educational background they have, and why the time to make a change is now). Besides helping me understand where the student is coming from, it helps the student realize the need for an education in order to better their current situation.
Salma, We agree. Thank you for sharing!
Elizabeth Wheeler
I really like to use the reflecting technique while questioning students. It seems to always help further the conversation and makes the student feel comfortable to share more information.
I prefer the clean language technique because it helps the student feel like you're listening by clarifying what they mean. It also makes the student more comfortable by building rapport. Motivating is important as well. What better time to motivate a student during one of the biggest decision in their life which is choosing to pursue school?
Erica, It sounds like you really care and listen to your students. Keep it up!
Elizabeth Wheeler
I like to use the clean language technique. By using my students language and metaphors allows both parties to be on the same page. It also demonstrates that I am listenning as well as build rapport.
I like to use metaphors and analogy's, it seems to help explain things from an area that they are familiar with.
