Ask Right!

Someone jokingly said that there are right answers to wrong questions. Perhaps, It’s because questioning is a skill to be learned especially for educators who embodies learning.

4 TYPES ON "HOW TO ASK QUESTIONS"

A. Kick-off Question – At the beginning of each class, questions can be a great motivational tool in order for the teacher to catch their interest and attention.

B. Direct Question – There is always a tendency that one of the students might ‘know-all” the answers, a teacher is careful not for that student to monopolize the class so s/he uses this type of questioning. You call them by name; you throw them questions specifically for them.

C. Reverse -Relay Question – In order for students to get out of their shells, they should be thought how to think by and for themselves. The teacher returns the question to the student by asking “What do you think?” or ask another student to answer the question for their classmate.

D. Follow-up Question – This is usually used after a prior question, or when the teacher needs more clarity to the answers being given by the students.

A good teacher will always know how to strike the balance, what to use and when to use these four types of question that will surely bring improvement not only to the teacher but also to the students for these four encourages active classroom participation, empowers students to stand up for what they believe in and enhances their thinking skills.