Chapter seven pertained to the use of effect questioning amongst students and teachers. As the text notes, questions can be extremely effective in initating inquiry, to guide student organization, and managing classroom activites, depending on what questions are asked. In my classroom, I plan on using both types of questions, including closed and open-ended questions. Open-ended questions are particularly useful, because they encourage students to think of an array of possible solutions, as well as promote divergent thinking.
The table that shows descriptions and purpose for questions following the five E model was interesting as well as helpful. I was not familiar with the five E approach for science based lessons before this class, and I find it beneficial for students and teachers, outlining important areas and aspects that should be covered within a lesson. I also feel as an educator that it is important to be aware of how we respond to student ideas. W should not only accept student responses and answers, but incourage them to extend on their reply and thoughts. The student should be able to feel that they have the ‘right to be wrong’. We should increase wait time for a full student response, and acknowlege their answer by varying responses. Questioning is a way for students to engage and explore a topic, and give them multiple outlooks and opinions to a specific answer or idea. When used correctly in the classroom setting, it can have tremendous impacts on student particiapation and students understanding of a concept.
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