Teachers’ continuous training and learning are the cornerstones of educational excellence.
On the 10th of October 2023, IVIS conducted teachers training program by Mr. Jawahar, MD, Saburi Education on The Art of Questioning in the Classroom and various learning styles of students.
Questioning is the basis of a teaching task. All teaching and learning lie in the art of questioning. Questioning deepens the process of learning and promotes imagination and problem-solving. It satisfies curiosity and helps increase creativity in a learning environment.
Classroom teaching practices must be planned smartly. They include questioning which is a critical indicator of teacher effectiveness. When questioning, teachers should focus on posing open-ended questions that allow learners to reflect and respond. Questions must be prepared in advance and later tweaked according to the situation to ensure they serve the purpose, are meaningful, and aligned with the instructional goals for the lesson.
Language, delivery of questioning, and the clarity of the questions asked are also important. Students need to be able to understand and translate the questions in their own words to show how well they understood the purpose of the question. When asking questions teachers should bear in mind the diversity of learners in the classroom. For example, if second language learners are learning English they should be able to break down words and understand the meaning attached to them. The choice of words and pace of asking questions affects learnersβ engagement level. When pressing questions, content-specific vocabulary shall be used with open-ended questions to communicate high expectations for all learners.
