Chapter 7 Reflection (BH)

Chapter 7 is all about questioning. By questioning, teachers can figure out what students already know, it can guide them into establishing questions for inquiry and collecting relevant data, help them to construct explanations and lead them to apply their new knowledge in different situations. It talks about how open ended questions are likely to promote inquiry because students have to explain their questions without giving one word answers. Questions are also used to assess prior knowledge. Questions are also used for engaging and motivating students. Questions are also important in leading students to applying what they are learning to new situations. I think it is important to always ask students questions because it keeps them on their toes and always thinking and applying new information to old information and vice versa. The book says how you respond to students is important as well because teachers want to keep students involved and to accept all their questions and add on to anything that may have been a little vague. Waiting time plays a big role in questioning because if teachers give students a longer wait time, they usually come up with a more thorough answer. I know questioning takes practice and getting feedback from other superiors make it more effective for teachers.