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What is one of the characteristics of a great teacher?
What is one of the characteristics of a great teacher?
- Their preference for individual work over group activities
- Their proficiency in using technology in the classroom
- Their strict discipline in the classroom
- Their ability to ask brilliant questions (correct)
Why are simple and straight-forward questions important for teachers?
Why are simple and straight-forward questions important for teachers?
- To discourage student participation
- To confuse the students
- To simplify the teaching process
- To generate interest in the course (correct)
According to Declan Cooley, why is a 'Yes' answer to 'Do you understand?' question not always reliable?
According to Declan Cooley, why is a 'Yes' answer to 'Do you understand?' question not always reliable?
- The learner is intentionally misleading the teacher
- The learner is too nervous to respond accurately
- The learner may think he or she completely understands but doesn’t (correct)
- The learner is not paying attention
What is one of the benefits of asking effective questions for teachers?
What is one of the benefits of asking effective questions for teachers?
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What did Declan Cooley suggest about some questions in language education?
What did Declan Cooley suggest about some questions in language education?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of a Great Teacher
- A great teacher possesses the ability to ask effective questions.
Importance of Simple and Straight-Forward Questions
- Simple and straight-forward questions are important for teachers because they allow students to clarify their understanding and provide accurate feedback.
Reliability of 'Yes' Answer
- A 'Yes' answer to 'Do you understand?' is not always reliable, as students may not fully comprehend the material or may be hesitant to admit they need further clarification, according to Declan Cooley.
Benefits of Effective Questions
- One of the benefits of asking effective questions for teachers is that they provide insight into students' thought processes and understanding.
Effective Questions in Language Education
- Declan Cooley suggests that some questions in language education may be too open-ended, allowing students to provide vague or incomplete responses.
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Improve your teaching skills with this quiz on Concept Checking Questions (CCQs) and Instruction Checking Questions (ICQs). Test your knowledge on how to effectively ask questions in language classes to engage students and assess their understanding.
