How can I effectively use questions in my teaching?

How can I effectively use questions in my teaching?

Using questions in teaching can engage students, promote critical thinking, and assess understanding. What specific area are you focusing on?

I'm interested in strategies for encouraging student participation.

You can use open-ended questions to invite discussion, wait time to allow students to think, and follow-up questions to deepen the conversation.

Can you give me an example of an open-ended question?

Sure! Instead of asking 'What is the capital of France?', you could ask 'How do you think the geography of France influences its culture?'

That makes sense! How can I assess if students are understanding the material?

You can ask reflective questions like 'What was the most surprising thing you learned today?' or use quick polls to gauge understanding.