Socratic method is still relevant. I sometimes wonder if it is less effective, though, to use the method when a pre-determined goal is in mind. It is more complicated, but perhaps even more effective, when both the instructor and students truly are not after a goal, but truly exploring a topic.
Redirecting a question by asking one student to answer another student's question is a great tool for generating a conversation in the classroom and maintaining a high level of engagement.
I do agree questioning evaluates understanding but it also facilitates understanding through the development of further questions.
The correct use of questioning builds the confidence of the students. It helps them realize that they are a part of the process of learning.
The correct use of questioning builds the confidence of the students. It helps them realize that they are a part of the process of learning.
The use of questioning can be used to bring clarity when there is ambiguity. Use of questioning can also lead to more discussion on topics and more participation by the students.
I encourage my students to answer questions and use many of the techniques from this section.
There are various ways to question students. Questioning techniques provide opportunities for students to engage in class discussions.
Questions are healthy for all parties. Instructors must learn how to handle all types of questions for effective and efficient classrooms management.
One of my favorite thoughts is from the poet ee cummings. "Always the more beautiful answer to who asks a more beatiful question." I especially appreciate questions that ask "why" a student believes what the do or why a situation is so. I will continue to work on engaging students with questions to delved deeper into subjects.
The course emphasized the contribution of the student's questions. Even bad or ill-informed questions can be used to explain the key points on the subject. The teacher must be aware of their body language when being asked a question to ensure that the student feels that their contribution to the class is worthwhile.
Questions force students to think through answers and so become more active learners. Questions engage everyone, teacher and students and are a more compelling way to teach.
This was a great reminder for me to use questions rather than just lecturing during my instructions. I am definitely going to try some of the suggested technics on aksing questions.
Questions are strategic in that they draw out responses from students that help to meet certain learning goals. Questions may help with clarifying, accuracy, precision, to name a few.
Being selective of questions to students.
Seth Soronnadi
I found that "When teaching using case studies and problem solving. The Socratic Method is designed to pull a variety of ideas from students for consideration and then to select those responses that appear to be most workable in for that situation."
Questioning is a dual edged tool that benifits both the teacher and the student group.
A teacher may use this method to either gain an appreciation for the knowledge base that the students currently have or it may be a methid to invite discussion by all members of the class to bettwer understand the subject at hand.
Questions are a great way to get/maintain student engagement, but if answers aren't acknowledged, are riduculed, or otherwise not respected (even if incorrect) it can result in students shutting down. The question process should be a positive one, used to further learning.
How questions are my favorite because it has the students play out the video/scenarios in their heads. For example how would you describe heart failure to a non compliant patient.
Encourages engagement of students
