The Energetic Benefits of Using Open Questions
Open questions have the following characteristics:
All of the above affect the energy in the room. Some questions will raise the energy, i.e. the students' willingness to give answers and share what they are thinking and feeling. Type of Question and their effects on the students' level of energy: Open Increases, most of all Half-open (framed) Increases somewhat Multi choice Moderately increasing Yes/no Moderately decreasing Leading questions Decreases Statement Decreases, most of all Handover Could go either way Here are examples of different types of teacher questions Open What is your favourite _____? What did you learn from the homework? Half-open (framed) What are three examples of _____ Where might I find a _____ Multiple choice Which kind of _____ do you prefer: X, Y or Z? When was the end of (historical event): 1987, 1914, 2014? Yes/no Do you like _____ ? Is 1+2 = 2? Leading questions Since you have a _____ , you like _____ , don't you? If you can ____, you need a _____? Statement _____ is good for your health. The President of XXX was born in YYYY? Handover question What more would you like to know about _____ ? What's the next thing we shall take up in this discussion? Comments are closed.
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