Open questions are very useful in improving the learning experience of students.
Hi. Asking open ended questions provides room to brain storm and chances to get more answers and solutions to the question.
I haven't thought about types of questions before in this way; I was glad to take a deeper dive to better understand my natural tendencies and opportunities for goal-oriented diversification.
Best teachers knows the right questions to ask.
Dr.Rahman
What have you learned from this module and how do you intend to apply it?
The art of formulating questions in the classroom emerges as a fundamental pillar in education. Knowing how to ask questions at the right moment, focusing on the specific topic, and using the right words is a skill that enhances students' understanding, comprehension, and empathy towards the content. Different types of questions, whether open or closed, represent valuable challenges that encourage students to explore, analyze, and engage with the subject matter more deeply and meaningfully. Ultimately, the ability to ask effective questions enriches the educational process and promotes a more enriching and participatory learning experience.
Carmín Deysi Briceño Meza
I definitely did not take into account how much wait-time to give students to answer questions, along with how much time I should wait to respond to students. This is something I'll definitely take into account in the future with my teaching.
Comment on john tucker's post: that is correct clear presentation is the key of good communication
this module was, some what clear in it's presentation, but then some times it was not clear, in what the material that was being presented, to the reader
Personally I like open ended questions because it makes the brain think a little more, but for some students I will begin to switch it up because they might be more inclined to answer a closed eneded question.
I never realized there was so much to questions. I have to stop and think about the questions I ask in my lectures. I could definitely ask more open ended questions.
I have learned a lot of value tools, such as allowing appropriate time for responses even though the class is pressed for time. I will also not use the phrase, "Who does not understand anymore," and ask more specific questions pertaining to the areas that I think are challenging or have been challenging in the past for students.
Closed questions are what most instructors use most of the time. But increasing the use of open questions can help energize learning. Furthermore, it is important to pause more often and for longer than you naturally think necessary when asking questions & calling on students, and even longer during follow up questions so students are able to think longer.
I am careful not to make students feel intimidated or being put on the spot. When I ask a question, which, I guess are mostly open questions. I am careful not to make eye contact with any one student. This makes the students more at ease and more than likely willing to answer.
I enjoyed the different ways of asking questions. I did not realize how asking if everyone understood the question could put students on the spot.
Comment on Roberta Pennington's post: Thanks Roberta. My feelings exactly! I will wait longer after asking more open questions and then wait until I feel I'll pop before responding to student replies. Perhaps, for me at least, if I consider that, with their level of experience, they may enlighten me ... as opposed to having the "right" answer already in my head.
Giving the students more time to process a question especially for the slower learners is a technique I am going to incorporate into my classroom, as well as re-wording the way I ask procedural questions so I do not make any student feel dumb or intimidated. This course eye-opening.
asking questions inside the classroom, allows you as an instructor to monitor the understanding and the progress of your students and also to increase their engagement in the class But without managing these questions timing and planning you can lose your track. I was taught by my professor to have a session plan well organized before you enter the classroom. I also prefer rewarding the students by simple gifts if they answer correctly by doing a sample of questions on a special application. we as instructor need both types of questions as mentioned in this module with more open questions as this make the students comfortable in expressing themselves clearly
I m actually enjoying this course
Myself,
I always liked the open ended questioning technique cause it keeps the class away from answering the question with a yes or no answer.
It also allows the student to put the answer in his or her words.
I tend to ask a large majority of questions in my lessons. What I see is that the open questions confuse them. Almost as if they do not know how to emphasize on their answer. I ask the open ended questions so they can give as much information with their answers as possible.
