Barak Rosenshine asserts that the most effective teachers ask pupils to explain the process they used to answer the question, to explain how the answer was found. Strategies such as this are one way to build a questioning culture. However, not all questions asked by teachers may be effective, lead to action, or to a correct response. Therefore, for teachers, question design is crucial.
This staff meeting starter encourages staff to consider the impact of the questions they ask their pupils.
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