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Tag: open questions
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How open vs closed is at the centre of almost every decision you’re ever likely to make about the nature of your classroom questioning
Open Questions We might think of open questions like this: ˂ The question is the starting point. From this, different possible responses branch out. A variety of different paths can…
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How using the word ‘might’ can instantly transform questioning and discussion in your classroom
Consider the following questions: The meaning of the sentence is significantly altered by the word ‘might’. In sentence (1) there is an implied presumption that the questioner knows the answer…