Big idea of effective questioning

The focus of effective questioning practice is

• not on the design of questions alone,

• but also on how the questions are related via strategic talk moves that work purposefully towards the teachers’ ultimate teaching goals to deepen student learning.

Watch the video on questions teachers ask and identify the productive thinking moves behind their questioning.

•Observing closely and describing what is there

•Building explanations and interpretations

•Reasoning with evidence

•Making connections

•Considering different viewpoints and perspectives

•Capturing the heart and forming conclusions.

•Wondering and asking questions

•Uncovering complexity and going below the surface of things

Reference: ‘Making Thinking Visible’, Ritchhart, Church and Morrison (2011)