I have learned a lot of value tools, such as allowing appropriate time for responses even though the class is pressed for time. I will also not use the phrase, "Who does not understand anymore," and ask more specific questions pertaining to the areas that I think are challenging or have been challenging in the past for students.
Closed questions are what most instructors use most of the time. But increasing the use of open questions can help energize learning. Furthermore, it is important to pause more often and for longer than you naturally think necessary when asking questions & calling on students, and even longer during follow up questions so students are able to think longer.
I am careful not to make students feel intimidated or being put on the spot. When I ask a question, which, I guess are mostly open questions. I am careful not to make eye contact with any one student. This makes the students more at ease and more than likely willing to answer.
I enjoyed the different ways of asking questions. I did not realize how asking if everyone understood the question could put students on the spot.
Comment on Roberta Pennington's post: Thanks Roberta. My feelings exactly! I will wait longer after asking more open questions and then wait until I feel I'll pop before responding to student replies. Perhaps, for me at least, if I consider that, with their level of experience, they may enlighten me ... as opposed to having the "right" answer already in my head.
Giving the students more time to process a question especially for the slower learners is a technique I am going to incorporate into my classroom, as well as re-wording the way I ask procedural questions so I do not make any student feel dumb or intimidated. This course eye-opening.
asking questions inside the classroom, allows you as an instructor to monitor the understanding and the progress of your students and also to increase their engagement in the class But without managing these questions timing and planning you can lose your track. I was taught by my professor to have a session plan well organized before you enter the classroom. I also prefer rewarding the students by simple gifts if they answer correctly by doing a sample of questions on a special application. we as instructor need both types of questions as mentioned in this module with more open questions as this make the students comfortable in expressing themselves clearly
I m actually enjoying this course
Myself,
I always liked the open ended questioning technique cause it keeps the class away from answering the question with a yes or no answer.
It also allows the student to put the answer in his or her words.
I tend to ask a large majority of questions in my lessons. What I see is that the open questions confuse them. Almost as if they do not know how to emphasize on their answer. I ask the open ended questions so they can give as much information with their answers as possible.
Increasing the open questions in the classroom will yeild better results and learning with the students. I also have to stay focused on the types of questions being asked infront of the student to promote their growth and understanding
This has hekpd me better approach the area of questioning students. I know the type of Open Questions to ask.
I believe I am asking the wrong questions! I wil definitely work on my questions!
The most common types of questions used in the classroom and the most effective types of questions was a great comparison. I feel that I am now more aware of the types of questions that are needed to create an environment for better student learning. Realizing the difference in how the question is asked will help guide the classroom in a more productive manner.
THIS IS A VERY INTERESTING SUBJECT TO ME. I'M LEARNING SO MUCH.
Try to ask more open questions to test knowledge of the subject.
I need to work on my questioning of students. I believe I do ask a lot of closed questions but Need to follow up more with "why"
I like open ended questions because they help the students engage in the subject material. Application and extrapolation helps them develop their critical thinking skills.
It was common sense. Thanks
I liked that this module broke down comprehension questions into the four categories. Its important to distinguish when a student is memorizing a concept versus applying it to a scenario, and that's vital to CTE. I'll be working to reword the questions I ask my students, especially the procedural ones!
they different types of questions and when to leverage then in the classroom lecture
