Using Socrates as the foundation for a class on Critical Thinking.
The opportunity for students to ask questions on a forum/anon method and then discuss the next day in class; helpful if the student is not comfortable asking questions publicly. This also allows the instructor time to prepare.
Questions, when asked in certain ways or tone, can help students gain deeper understanding than just simply spilling out facts and having them read assignments.
I plan to bring a tape recorder into the classroom for various sessions to hear myself respond during Q&A sessions to ensure that my tone remains neutral or encouraging.
Effective questioning can lead to student engagement and allow teachers to know whether students are comprehending the subject. I will make sure that the questions I ask students are engaging and not just open ended.
Honestly, my biggest takeaway was the utilizing the Socratic method and redirecting students to answer other students' questions. I know the Socratic method is a standard and classical technique, but I think by using it more inentionally students responses and reflection on concepts would be more robust. Like brainstorming, where you get all the face-value ideas out of the way and refine unique concepts. I think redirecting students to answer student questions is also a great way to encourage participation and break down the "I don't want to look dumb in front of my peers" barrier.
its important to know how to appropriately ask students questions to ensure they are learning and discussing without the fear of being labeled stupid. its also imporant to avoid asking questions in attempts of only gaining attention of distracted students that aren't paying attention.
I definately learned some good techniques as to how I can use questioning to keep the students engaged as well as a check on learning regarding the material.
This module reinforced for me how important it is to plan questioning strategies to get the most from your time with students.
Always use open ended questions to keeep the dialogue open between the instructor and students.
I learned that knowing how to question students properly is a good tool for instructional purposes.
Asking the right questions and listening to what happens after that is just as important as the material being presented.
There is no such thing as a stupid question and students sometimes dint ask becasue they dont want to seem less knowdlgeable than other students
Through adequate engagement with the students by questions , the teacher should be able to:
1). Share new ideas/concepts
2.) Help student comprehend those ideas
3.) Help student make inferences from those ideas to other situations
4.) Help student apply that knowledge in another situation
5.) Help students analize the application
6.) Help student evaluate the entire process.
Making sure I am asking different questioning approaches for students to engage in participation. Open ended questions are always a bonus as well.
Many students have question anxiety. They need to know that it is ok not to have every answer. it also leads to better discussions.
Made me think about how I can draw out better questions and ask better questions.
Asking questions can open up the student to new learning but it can also be a good way to shut down discussion and further attempts by the student to engage. Questions must be handled appropriately. Must be respectful. Use questions to expand on content and understanding, not to show how much you know.
Proper questioning can lead to a deeper understanding of the subject or issue.
that is very important in how you ask questions and listen to their answers.
Work off student feedback. Use it to better future courses.
