Framing of Questions in Teaching Making classrooms more engaging and effective
Why Questions Matter • Core part of teaching & learning • Help assess understanding • Encourage deeper thinking • Make students active learners
Role of Questions For Teachers: • Check understanding • Plan lessons & discussions • Differentiate instruction For Students: • Build confidence & curiosity • Improve reasoning & problem-solving • Develop independence
Types of Questions • Recall questions (facts, basics) • Guiding questions (help in problem-solving) • Higher-order questions (analyze, apply, create)
Power of Good Questions • Stimulate critical & creative thinking • Guide students through problems • Promote conceptual understanding • Improve classroom learning
Strategies for Better Questions • Ask students to explain their answers • Use open-ended questions • Sequence questions logically • Model thinking for students • Challenge old beliefs • Focus on understanding, not just recall
Key Takeaway Good questions are not just to test knowledge – they guide learning, build thinking skills, and inspire curiosity.