Student-Centered Questions
This has been a significant part of my development as a teacher -- developing class discussion that is more focused on the student rather than on the specific information I have preopared for class. I don't feel like I'm quite there yet, but I can see how my questioning has involved more redirection, more wait time, less specificity. It takes a little more work but the results have been highly worthwhile.
I have found that redirecting questions to the class emphasizes to the students how much they really know. Letting them discuss the topic back and forth usually brings to light great information and ideas.
Hi Toni - Thanks for your post to the forum. Getting students engaged is the key to their learning. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
