How would it change your day if your role were to elicit questions rather than ask them?
posted by Sarah @ 7:25 AM
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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So much of our day is spent determining what students understand and so little on getting students to think, ponder, and question their own understandings. Why is it so difficult to get kids to "think" and "question"? Gee, probably because we don't require them to do it on a regular basis. I know I work on my own questioning techniques but I definitely need to work on the abilities of my students with regard to questioning. I am hoping that using the Socratic Seminar approach will help in this area. It is a tough one, at least for me.
I would probably learn some excellent things about my kids, but it would also lengthen the process. I feel the time constraints acutely most days.
I believe if my role was to elicit questions instead of asking them, I would become a much better listener. As educators we constantly anticipate the right answers from our students which often can become routine. Also, students would benefit from listening to each other instead of just the teacher.It would also give me a better understanding of what they don't fully understand. My instruction could better fit their individual needs.
I think this is an area where I could really improve because I get stressed by that ticking clock and staying on track with my weekly plans. I think my teaching would improve if I incorporated more time for students to discuss and question, as opposed to making sure that I work my lesson plan. I think it requires a change in teaching philosophy and the ability to be flexible with the direction the lesson leads. Excellent food for thought.
This is very thought provoking! I am going to experiment with it tomorrow and see what happens! All of the ideas in the book make me think and I find myself more aware of my words and actions during the school day!
My first response to this question is I think I would be a great deal more satisfied at the end of the day.
I think the students would benefit more if I elicited questions instead of asked them. I often feel like I don't have enough time for them to really discuss amongst themselves. I'm sure they would learn a lot from each other.
Children have so much to share. How many times do we seen them raise their hands with excitement, just waiting to be called on? This would be a lengthy process to turn things around but very interesting to observe.
This is an area that I would greatly like to make an improvement on in the classroom. We do spent a great amount of time determining what the students understand do to AIMS requirements and very little time preparing them to use inquiry based learning strategies which will prepare our young people for their future careers. Even with our additional 30 minute work week next year, we will still be pressed for time in the classroom to complete all standards by the end of March.
We are so confined with time elements that we do tend to cram in as much as we can and not allow time for the kids to think about things and discuss their thoughts. Maybe if we purposely allowed ourselves and the kids a little time each week or at the end of a lesson for this would be beneficial.
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