16683 - The Role of Questioning in the Classroom

Course Description

Today, literacy is about making sense of engaging reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Questions provide the opportunity to interact with print and non-print text to figure out the deeper meaning of what is being read. The role of questioning is essential to any classroom. When the instruction is organized around meaningful questions, students are engaged and understanding becomes more focused. Learn how to use questioning strategies to enhance reading and advance critical thinking. By planning around essential questions, teachers are allowing students to tackle content, increase their comprehension and academic skills, and take ownership of their learning. Come learn how to create essential questions in order to make your students succeed inside and outside the classroom. 10 contact hours.