Interactive Teaching and Questioning Strategies

Study Notes

Interactive Teaching and Questioning

Interactive teaching involves interactions between teachers and students.
Questioning practices play a crucial role in fostering engagement and promoting interaction in language teaching.

Strategies for Controlling Questioning

Sequencing: Questions should progress from easier to more challenging.
Nominating after the Question: Asking a question and allowing time for students to consider their response before nominating a student to answer. This encourages more students to engage in the thinking process.
Nominating Non-volunteers: Directing questions to students who are less likely to participate builds confidence, encourages participation, and promotes inclusivity.
Question Redirecting: Guiding one student's response back to another student can create an engaging conversation flow.
Probing: Following up with questions, particularly after an initial response, to encourage deeper analysis and understanding.
Increasing Wait Time: Allowing sufficient time for students to formulate their thoughts before answering promotes thoughtful responses.
Directing Attention to All: Ensuring all students are actively listening and paying attention during questioning.

Phrasing Questions

Avoid Simple Yes/No Questions: Instead, encourage students to analyze, explain, and elaborate.
Clarity and Accessibility: Use clear language that is easy to understand, avoiding complex terminology.
Elicit Specific Responses: Structure questions to guide students towards providing relevant and insightful answers.

Anticipating Potential Problems

Recognize the importance of using different types of questions to assess student understanding.
One-word Answer Questions: Help assess basic comprehension.
Multi-answer Questions: Offer a deeper window into student understanding and the ability to demonstrate their knowledge through communication.
Prioritize Discussion: Focus on question types that stimulate interaction and promote critical thinking.

Question Design

Beyond Planning: Question design encompasses choosing the right questioning method and question type.
Focus on Critical Thinking: Select questions that prompt students to think beyond the surface level and develop deeper understanding.

Deciding on the Purpose for Questioning

** Clear Objectives:** Teachers must define their purpose for questioning.
Spark Curiosity and Interest: Begin with questions that spark student interest and engagement with the topic.
Guide Interactions: Structure questions to help students understand the flow and purpose of class discussions.

Evaluating Comprehension

Language Comprehension: Assess student understanding of reading and listening skills.
Practical Skills: Evaluate practical application of concepts and learned information.
Group Participation: Assess individual contributions and interaction within group discussions.

Selecting Content for Questioning

Focus on Key Concepts: Prioritize questions that relate to the crucial learning objectives of the lesson.
Avoid Non-Key Contents: Stick to the main concepts of the lesson, eliminating confusion from peripheral topics.

Formulating Effective Questions

Clear Wording: Make sure questions are easy to understand and convey the intended answer type.
Anticipate Responses: Consider potential student responses and craft questions that will elicit informed and relevant answers.
Focus on Specific Knowledge: Ask precise questions to guide students towards demonstrating deep understanding.
Analyze Questions: Teachers should critically review their questions, ensuring relevance, clarity, and intended outcome.

Description

This quiz explores the effective strategies of interactive teaching and questioning practices essential for student engagement. You will learn about techniques such as sequencing questions, nominating students, and probing for deeper analysis. Enhance your language teaching skills through dynamic interaction and inclusivity.