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Allows All to Have Their Voices Heard

on December 11, 2014

5 Powerful Questions Teachers Can Ask Students

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-powerful-questions-teachers-ask-students-rebecca-alber

“To help student feel more comfortable and confident with answering questions and asking ones of their own, you can use this scaffold: Ask a question, pause, and then invite students to “turn and talk” with a neighbor first before sharing out with the whole group. This allows all to have their voices heard and also gives them a chance to practice their responses before sharing in front of the whole class.”

What do you think?
Why do you think that?
How do you know this?
Can you tell me more?
What questions do you still have?
(emphasis mine)


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