Questioning as a Teaching Technique | Origin: ED103
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Asking questions leads to more critical thinking. A student will be more engaged when challenged to think about why instead of always what.
Questions As a Teaching TOOL.
I thoroughly believe that if a topic is of interest that we learn more in depth about the topic. As a teacher questions are effective when use correctly to connect with the student and see how they are understanding concepts. Questions helps us to reason and justify and make content concrete for comprehension, analysing, and applying.
When planning I will plan with strategic questioning in mind going further.
Questions are very important to discover the level of the student understanding and following the content. It's important to verify the questions type and techniques to make sure the main ideas have been delivered successfully.
The tool of using questions to probe the student for information on where they are at, also avoiding putting the student on the spot.
There was good information on the methods and models of questioning and answering questions.
There is so much valuable information in this module about asking questions. Asking questions is a good way to check your students' understanding of the concepts being taught. Questions should be placed to get a bit of information, and each of the following questions should build on on the information obtained from the prior answers. When asking questions, the instructor needs to give the students time to formulate an answer and respond. When students are responding to questions or asking questions, the instructor should give full attention to the student. I am considering how I can incorporate all of these techniques into my classroom setting.
Use technology makes questioning engaging, reduces silence, and encourages shy students to participate and share their ideas.
Most common and effective use of questioning is checking for student understanding.
Questioning from students are a sign of a healthy learning environment.
The use of technology to make the process of questioning engaging and interactive as well as help with stretches of silence. It can encourage more students who may be shy to include their voice.
Using open and closed questions have different uses and should be used in conjuction.
Use questions to engage students in the discussions. Listen to their answer. Use this to enlarge their understanding of the subject.
From module 103, I realized that Socratic method leads/guides to students to greater understanding and higher level of thinking. This method is designed to draw a variety of ideas from students. I plan to use more questioning methos and thought-provoking lectures instead of just delivering information to students.
From this module, I learned the value of using the Socratic questioning method to deepen students’ understanding rather than simply delivering information. By asking structured, thought-provoking questions, I can guide students to analyze concepts, challenge assumptions, and arrive at answers independently. I intend to apply this in my classroom by incorporating more guided questioning during discussions and problem-solving activities, especially in case-based scenarios, to encourage critical thinking and active participation.
Questioning is a powerful tool and asking the right questions to students help with participation is class
group engagements to create critical thinking for advanced projects!
I like the idea of using investigative questioning and also critical thinking to keep students engaged.
This module has taught me to manage student questions in a way that keeps the lesson focused while still valuing student input. If a student asks a question that is off topic, I would acknowledge it and offer to discuss it after class.
One of the main things I learned from this module is how important questioning is in the learning process. Effective questioning helps students move beyond memorization and actually understand and apply what they are learning. It also allows instructors to check for understanding and adjust instruction when needed.
I also learned that learning should be a two-way process, not just lecture-based. Encouraging students to ask and respond to questions helps build critical thinking skills and makes them more engaged and independent learners. The idea of using different levels of questions, from basic recall to deeper analysis, really stood out to me.
Another key takeaway is the importance of how questions are asked. Questions should be clear, relevant, and at the right level for students. Giving students time to think, listening to their responses, and responding positively, even when answers are incorrect, can build confidence and encourage participation.
Moving forward, I plan to use more intentional questioning in my teaching by asking thought-provoking questions, giving students time to respond, and encouraging discussion. I also want to create a classroom environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and participating. Overall, this module showed me that strong questioning strategies can lead to deeper understanding and more meaningful learning experiences.
Use the standards for critical thinking: Questions like Can you tell us more about ...? (Clarity) What evidence supports your answer? (Logic) etc
