Questioning as a Teaching Technique | Origin: ED103
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I have learned quite a bit on questioning in the class. Questioning students can measure a lot of things. How we ask the question and how broad the question is important. We should keep our questions specific and narrow enough that all students can answer them, this way gets more student participation. Redirecting the question, can still allow students to answer, check their knowledge, and spark deeper thinking.
I think it is great to be able to admit you don't know the answer, but even better when you allow the student to locate the answer.
I learned that the Socratic method is really a discussion with the intent of finding better answers to difficult questions.
I really like the idea that whenever I sm unable to answer a relevant question, I should admit that I do not know the answer and promise to find it.
I learned how important it is to ask questions but also pause and listen to what is being said. Questioning also provides feedback to the instructors
I learned the benefits of using different types of questions to keep students engaged. Also how to keep questions at an appropriate level, clearly worded and easy to understand. I also learned that asking questions that are effective help me to see if the students are comprehending the subject matter and encourage engagement.
Questioning as a Teaching Technique:
Question and answer sessions help the instructor understand if the students are grasping the knowledge being presented. There are many types of questions that can be asked. Important notes to consider when asking questions is whether the question is relevant to the material being presented. It is imperative to remember that education is a dialogue between student and instructor. There are different delivery modes of asking questions, all designed to engage students and not let the information become obsolete.
I like the idea of inviting students to respond to other student responsees as a form of "turning up the heat" in the discussion.
Questioning is the baseline for comprehension, ability to retain information but also is a gauge to see who is just listening. It will also help identify those that are hearing what you are saying but processing it into a completely different realm. Allowing them to question you builds a rapport but also shows you where their interest lies.
use of class questions to engage student in learning and check for understanding of content
This module reinforced for me that asking good questions can be just as important as giving good explanations. I learned that questions can be used to get students thinking, check their understanding, and encourage them to explain their reasoning rather than simply give an answer. I intend to apply this by asking more open ended questions during demonstrations and project critiques instead of immediately telling students what they should change. In my CTE classroom, I can use questions such as “What are you trying to communicate?” or “Why did you make that design choice?” to help students think more critically and take greater ownership of their work.
The module highlighted the importance of questions ion the cleanroom dn how they are used to check student knowledge and understanding. I will use questioning to reinforce concepts learned in the class and build interaction amongst classmates while doing so.
Asking questions can open the door the goal of the content you are trying to achieve.
The socrative method will help students achieve a higher level of learning.
I learned that asking the right question can help students think more deeply than just memorizing information. I learned that questions can be learned to check understanding and encourage students to participate. I plan to use more open ended questions in my class and give students time to think and explain their answers.
I found the portion about the Socratic method to be particularly interesting. In nursing, there are many physiological processes that nurses have been taught over and over. It is easy to simply memorize these things and eventually just accept them as the way things are. However, I will attempt to use the Socratic method to get students thinking about the reasoning behind them so that they will be able to understand the content more deeply.
Asking questions plays a vital role to understanding your students comprehension of the material as well as encourages student involvement in learning.
Give credit for the correct part and work to improve the incorrect part of the answer. For example, "You are correct, let's see if someone can enlarge upon your answer," or, "Can someone add to John's answer?"
I learned that questioning is an important teaching technique because it helps check for understanding, encourages student participation, and promotes critical thinking. I plan to apply this by asking a variety of questions throughout my lessons and giving students enough time to think and respond. This will help me identify areas where students may need additional instruction while keeping them actively engaged in the learning process.
