Comment on Richard Ullery's post: In my teaching experience lost of closed questioning is used form this course. I will rephrase question, this will be less intemidation and should increase participation
Open questions is what I use the most. I usually use it in a student group setting, but have used it after I asked a closed question to an individual student, and then the open.
I believe that for most instructors, developing open questions is an intimidating task, especially for those of us who are involved in trades where the requisite knowledge is highly intense and goes deep into theory. For a while I had constricted myself to closed questions as a barometer for success but, in reality open questions are a much better metric. If our job as instructors is not to provide information but provide the pathway to information, then open questions are ultimately what we are looking for our students to answer. If they can come across answers by themselves (i.e: Why are receptacles required in bathroom's and kitchen's required to be protected by GFCI protected) you will find that all precedent lessons were not in vain.
Rephrasing procedural questions to increase student engagement is so useful! I'm going to try asking "Where do you think most students get stuck on this?" when I'm explaining assignments. I had also forgotten the incredible increase in student success when more open questions are asked.
After taking the first module of this course I realize I ask a lot of procedural questions throughout a class period. I want to dive deeper into more open ended questions and better my understanding of extrapolation questions in this course.
This has made me more aware of the use of open questions. I will implement this into the classroom by preparing different styles of open question prior to live classes.
Open questions are good because they make the student think about the topic and respond in their own words, which shows understanding and comprehension.
This module gave a clear insight into how important it is to understand the types of questions you ask, how they impact your students, how the way you word the question can have an impact, and how a student's learning can be impacted. I paid some attention to this before, but I will ensure that I have a variety of questions structured differently and will ensure I'm more inclusive in how I ask questions in a group setting.
Open questions are very useful in improving the learning experience of students.
Hi. Asking open ended questions provides room to brain storm and chances to get more answers and solutions to the question.
I haven't thought about types of questions before in this way; I was glad to take a deeper dive to better understand my natural tendencies and opportunities for goal-oriented diversification.
Best teachers knows the right questions to ask.
Dr.Rahman
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?
The art of formulating questions in the classroom emerges as a fundamental pillar in education. Knowing how to ask questions at the right moment, focusing on the specific topic, and using the right words is a skill that enhances students' understanding, comprehension, and empathy towards the content. Different types of questions, whether open or closed, represent valuable challenges that encourage students to explore, analyze, and engage with the subject matter more deeply and meaningfully. Ultimately, the ability to ask effective questions enriches the educational process and promotes a more enriching and participatory learning experience.
Carmín Deysi Briceño Meza
I definitely did not take into account how much wait-time to give students to answer questions, along with how much time I should wait to respond to students. This is something I'll definitely take into account in the future with my teaching.
Comment on john tucker's post: that is correct clear presentation is the key of good communication
this module was, some what clear in it's presentation, but then some times it was not clear, in what the material that was being presented, to the reader
Personally I like open ended questions because it makes the brain think a little more, but for some students I will begin to switch it up because they might be more inclined to answer a closed eneded question.
I never realized there was so much to questions. I have to stop and think about the questions I ask in my lectures. I could definitely ask more open ended questions.
