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Tag: questioning techniques
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Some simple strategies for using questions to stimulate meaningful discussions
Discussion is a superb addition to any classroom. It gives students an opportunity to develop and interrogate ideas, arguments and theories. It allows pupils to learn from and with one…
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Understanding the fine-grained differences between oral questioning and written questioning – and how you can use these to your advantage
It is important to be aware of some of the differences between oral questioning and written questioning. This is so that teachers can achieve the most effective outcomes when using…
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Why making knowledge provisional transforms how learners hear your questions
Here are some beliefs that, in various societies and at various times, have held sway: All these beliefs have been subsequently disproved. Yet, at one time – and in some…
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Harnessing the power of questioning to frame your lessons and your activities
The pursuit of knowledge is built on the asking of questions. The development of understanding, the expression of beauty and the search for meaning are predicated on questions. Questions formulate…
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Five of the most effective ways to encourage responses from any and every learner you teach
In the classroom you can find yourself in the frustrating position of asking a question and getting no response (and the question is not meant to be rhetorical!). The situation…
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What are some of the best ways skilled teachers scaffold paired discussion, group discussion and whole-class discussion?
Scaffolding involves: Here are six examples of scaffolding strategies, two each for paired discussion, group discussion and whole-class discussion. Paired Discussion Scaffolding Strategies Strategy One – Question Sequence Provide each…