Title: What is Effective Questioning? | Techniques for the Classroom
Headings: What is Effective Questioning & Why Should I Use it in My Classroom?
What is Effective Questioning & Why Should I Use it in My Classroom?
Ellie Collier
What is Effective Questioning and Why is it Useful?
Benefits of Effective Questioning
Types of Questions in the Classroom
Closed Questions
Open Questions
Tips & Techniques for Asking Effective Questions in the Classroom
Implement a no hands policy
Introduce a wait time
Plan ahead
Use a mix of questions
Get pupils to ask questions
Prepare follow-up questions
Get pupils to question themselves
Don’t dismiss answers
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Content: To have the desired effect, these questions need to be effective, well-considered, and challenging. What is Effective Questioning and Why is it Useful? Effective questioning involves using questions in the classroom to open conversations, inspire deeper intellectual thought, and promote student-to-student interaction. Effective questions focus on eliciting the process, i.e. the ‘how’ and ‘why,’ in a student’s response, as opposed to answers which just detail ‘what.’ Using them in the classroom creates opportunities for students to analyse their own thinking, that of their peers, and their work. Benefits of Effective Questioning
Using effective questioning in your classroom brings a host of benefits, as it: Encourages students to engage with their work and each other. Helps students to think out loud. Facilitates learning through active discussion. Empowers students to feel confident about their ideas.