The ability to ask powerful questions is at the heart of effective teaching and learning. The quality of the questions teachers ask determines the quality of the answers they receive from students. How effective are your questioning techniques in the classroom?
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The ability to ask powerful questions is at the heart of effective teaching and learning. The quality of the questions teachers ask determines the quality of the answers they receive from students. How can teachers ensure they are asking quality questions that challenge students' ability to think deeply about what they are learning?
- Find out what the research says about the way teachers use questioning in the classroom
- Explore the benefits of developing a repertoire of effective questioning techniques in the classroom
- Reflect on your own questioning techniques in the classroom
Your Microdegree Mentor
During my 39 year career as an educator I has been a curriculum consultant, online course developer, library consultant, University lecturer, and ICT Project Manager for the Western Australian Education Department. My interest more recenlty have been around the development of essential 21st centruy skills, i particular critical and creative thinking.