Question-asking is a skill and an art form — and one the cornerstones of intentional, thought-provoking teaching and learning. How exactly, though, do teachers craft meaningful questions? How do teachers know what type of question to employ and for what purpose/s? How do teachers sequence questions to build rich, robust discussion and reflection? This session will expose teachers to different question protocols that support comprehension, analysis, reflection, critical thinking, and feedback. It will provide teachers the space to review the protocols and revise them for their own classroom settings –- building off of the collective wisdom of educators in the room. The session will conclude by reflecting on what instructional decisions (e.g. seating arrangement, tone of delivery, language supports, and scaffolds) could foster success when asking different types of questions.
