Higher Order Questioning
Learn 2 Inspire
Content Objectives:
Language Objectives:
Imagine a classroom in which questioning is motivating, promoting, and supporting student learning. What would you see, hear, and feel in such a classroom? What would the teacher be doing? What would the students be doing?
- In a classroom where questioning is valued, students are . . .
- In a classroom where questioning is valued, the teacher is . . .
- In a classroom that supports student learning, I would see/hear/feel . .
Four Corners Synectics
Take a fresh look at something known
Connect new knowledge with what is already known
syn·ec·tics [si-nek-tiks]
the study of creative processes, especially as applied to the solution of problems by a group of diverse individuals
Effective classroom questioning is like _________ because...
What is Quality Questioning?
Each pair will share out with Today’s Meet by posting 3 words to summarize your thoughts on quality questions.
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Types & Functions of Questions
Which type of question you haven’t used, but you can commit to using in the upcoming school year. Make your commitment on Today's Meet.
Using Formative Feedback
More with Formative Assessment
Planning for Feedback
Write 2 to 3 questions for your content area (each one should be a different type).
Choose 2 follow up questions that might be used to act on student feedback.Instructional Strategy: Inside/Outside Circle
Nurture a Culture of Thinking
Is this familiar?
Promote Response-Ability
Asking Open-ended Questions and Using Wait-time—Overview
Wrapping It All Up
How are you going to monitor your questioning this year?
Send yourself (and your accountability partner) an electronic copy of your ideas.
Resources Used for This Training
Audra Rowell, Gifted/Advanced Academics Coordinator
Email: arowell@irvingisd.net
Phone: 972-600-5064
Twitter: @GiftedEdIrving