As a high school student, I can always remember my teachers after each lesson ask, "Does anyone have any questions?". Typically, if the room remained silent the teacher would then move onto the next lesson or class would come to a close for that day. Now that I look back on those days, I realize that maybe the teachers were guilty of asking the wrong questions. I was never a shy student, but sometimes I did not want to ask questions in fear of looking "dumb" or simply because I was not paying attention. If I did not pay attention, obviously I was not capable of formulating any questions to ask the teacher. So as a future educator, I find it important that I know how to ask my students questions.
From doing a little research I have learned some tips on asking questions. First off, I find it reasonable to plan questions ahead of time and to incorporate these pre-formulated questions into daily lessons. I believe the main goal of asking questions is to fully engage your students during class time. One technique that I came across is open-ended questions. Teachers should ask questions where students can formulate their own response, rather than just saying "yes" or "no". Teachers should also randomly call on students to ask questions, that way everyone will be alert and focused on the lesson. Asking the right questions can make a total difference in a class room. Teachers should use these questions to evoke thought and participation in students.
Article-"Three ways to Ask Better Questions."
Hello Taylor, I would like to start out by saying what a great post. You made some excellent points about the proper techniques for asking questions in the classroom. I totally agree with everything you mention and I also remember those junior high and high schools days when my teachers would ask, "Does anyone have any questions?" As I sit and think about it, I also realize that maybe that was not a good question to ask because most students are not going to admit that they have a question in front of the class. As a future educator, I am glad to learn the proper way to ask questions, as well as how to ask them. In my future career as a Physical Education teacher, I want all my students to be successful learners, so I will be sure to always ask questions that will allow some type of response other than "YES or NO." One thing I did notice is that you did not add a link to your blog post. Always be sure to add links in every blog post from whatever video or article you research regarding your assignment, that way, if a person wanted to view the link where you researched your information, they would have access to the web page.
ReplyDeleteAh Taylor, I am so sorry. I seem to have accidentally posted to your fifth blog post instead of this one. Either way, I will now do my best to correct the matter. I do agree that as educators it is our duty to ask evocative and stimulating questions in order to further expand a student's education experience, and I believe that you have explained why a silent classroom is not always indicative of understanding. I have learned as a student that a teacher's method of handling questions is a critical portion of their respective teaching style. This difference in questioning can therefore lead to a real advancement or discrepancy in a student's learning experience.
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