Nature of questioning in the classroom – Types of questions and teachers role
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This document discusses the types and purposes of questioning in the classroom. It outlines four main types of questions: 1) memory or recall questions, 2) convergent questions that require analysis, 3) divergent questions that require creativity, and 4) evaluation questions. The document also discusses the teacher's role in questioning, which includes developing student interest, evaluating preparation, developing critical thinking, reviewing lessons, nurturing new insights, assessing goals, and stimulating independent pursuit of knowledge. Effective questioning allows teachers to check student understanding at different levels, from basic recall to application and evaluation.
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- 1. Suresh Babu G Nature of Questioning in the Classroom – Types of Questions and Teacher Role. Today's Question Suresh Babu G Assistant Professor
- 2. Suresh Babu G Questioning • A question is any sentence which has an interrogative form or function. • In classroom, teachers questions are defined as instructional cues or stimuli that convey to students the content elements to be learned and directions for what they are to do and how they are to do it. • Questioning enables teachers to check learners understanding.
- 3. Suresh Babu G Nature of Questioning in the Classroom • Ask recall and comprehension questions to make sure that the students have grasped the basic data • Ask questions requiring students to explain relationships among the units of information and to form general concepts. • Ask questions that require students to apply concepts and principles they have developed to new data and different situations.
- 4. Suresh Babu G Different Types of Questions 1. Memory or Recall Questions : Eg: What is the population of India? 2. Questions that ask for analysis or Convergent Questions : These questions can require analysis of data, application of selected tool, and synthesis of a broad knowledge base. Eg. How did the building of a coast railroad affect the economic and political development of India?
- 5. Suresh Babu G 3. Questions that call for creativity or divergent questions : These questions can require lateral thinking and consideration of a variety of possibilities. Eg: How would the Indian economy be affected by a free-trade agreement with China? 4. Questions requiring evaluation : These questions require judgment or the making of choices. Eg: Is the Prime Minister doing a good job of representing Indian interests outside of India? Different Types of Questions
- 6. Suresh Babu G Teacher Role in Questioning By questioning teachers can • To develop interest and motivate students to become activity involved in lessons. • To evaluate students preparation and check on homework or seatwork completion. • To develop critical thinking skills and inquiring attitudes. • To review and summarize previous lessons.
- 7. Suresh Babu G • To nurture insights by exposing new relationships. • To assess achievement of instructional goals and objectives. • To stimulate students to pursue knowledge on their own. Teacher Role in Questioning