Questioning as a Teaching Technique | Origin: ED103
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Student Learning and Assessment--> Questioning as a Teaching Technique
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Good questioning isn’t just about checking if students know the answer. It’s about getting them to think deeper and stay involved in the lesson. More open‑ended questions in class, help students explain their reasoning and connect what they’re learning to real situations.
Asking the right questions as an instructor can be a valuable learning tool, both to assess student comprehension and to expand on concepts. Using active listening when students are asking questions or giving answers shows respect and ensures that you pay full attention and don't interrupt them. It is important to reward or praise participation in class, whether or not someone has the exact right answer.
Always give the student full respect, listen to their question completely and respond with an accurate answer, which might lead to a further discussion.
Socrates was smarter than we thought.
Asking students questions about the content assists them in reporting the information they have learned verbally, it's also helpful for other students to gage their own understanding of the content by listening to their peers discuss it. Whether the answer is right or wrong the topic is gainfully be discussed in a non-punitive environment encouraging others to join in.
I learned that questioning is a powerful teaching tool, not just a way to check for understanding. Asking the right questions can encourage participation, spark critical thinking, and help learners reflect on what they know. I also learned that giving students time to think before answering is just as important as the question itself. I plan to apply this by using open-ended questions, encouraging discussion, and creating a space where learners feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Asking good questions is important for continuing discussion and encouraging engagment of the group. Additionally, allowing a few seconds for students to speak improves participataion.
Ramon Gonzalez
This Module teach real well the importance of how the instructor can interacting with de students through of the questions, giving opportunity to engage students to participate in different answers increasing the attention of all class
Asking questions and making students feel comfortable after their answer is important to help the students feel like no question is a dumb question if they are trying to learn
One key takeaway from this module is the critical role communication and soft skills play in career success. Research shows that ineffective communication and interpersonal skills cost people more opportunities than a lack of technical ability, making it essential for instructors to hold students to professional standards in both written and oral communication.
My takeaway from this module is the importance of using questions to actively engage students during lecture. I am looking forward to incorporating tools such as polling platforms, a Google Slides “Parking Lot,” and Poll Everywhere to increase student participation and interaction.
Questioning is used for checking understanding. The question should not be broad. Allow pause for students to formulate an answer.
I love having class discussions and getting my class involved, hearing different students perspectives opens up for a broader conversation.
Ask appropriate questions to encourage or engage the students, and not to push them away.
Comment on adrian smith's post: Maybe its not too vague but they don't or haven't retained enough information to critically think of an answer
give students a chance to answer
What I have learned is that when we are having a discussion to give all of the students a chance to answer questions. Let them know that no questions are dumb to ask if you don't know so I can figure out a different way to explain what I'm discussing in my lectures.
Comment on Radha Reddy's post: Yes! I took the same thing away from this section. Many times I'm afraid that the rhythm of the class will slow down and the class will lose focus. However, it's our responsibility to create a safe place of learning and working through things with students.
I inform my students that my class is a safe space. There are no stupid questions.
