From the module on planning effective questions, I’ve learned the importance of crafting questions that engage students, promote critical thinking, and assess understanding. Key takeaways include:
1. Clarity and Purpose: Questions should be clear, concise, and have a specific purpose, whether it’s to assess prior knowledge, provoke thought, or check for understanding.
2. Differentiation: Questions should be tailored to students’ abilities and backgrounds, allowing for differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
3. Higher-Order Thinking: Encouraging questions that require higher-order thinking, such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, can deepen understanding and promote critical thinking skills.
4. Wait Time: Allowing sufficient wait time after asking a question gives students the opportunity to think and formulate their responses, leading to more thoughtful answers.
5. Feedback: Questions can also be used to provide feedback to students, guiding them towards the correct answer or helping them to rethink their approach.
I intend to apply these principles by carefully planning and phrasing questions in my lessons to ensure they are engaging, thought-provoking, and aligned with the learning objectives. I will also incorporate more opportunities for student-led questioning and discussions to further promote critical thinking and engagement in my classroom.
