Effective Questioning Strategies
Purposeful Strategies that Guide Learner Thinking
Course Description
Effective teaching starts with intentional questioning. Questioning is an online professional development course that helps educators use purposeful questioning strategies to engage learners, guide thinking, and deepen understanding. This course focuses on moving learners beyond simple recall by using intentional questions that support critical thinking and meaningful discovery during instruction.
Course Curriculum
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Learning Goals
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WebBook: Questioning
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Study Slides: Questioning Fundamentals
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Check What You Know
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Study Slides: Questioning in Action
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Video: Questioning
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Check What You Know
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Assessment
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Feedback
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About This Course
- 2 Hours
- 2 Years of Access
- Online, self-paced
Learning Objectives
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Compare the different types of questions used during instruction
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Understand how questioning supports learner engagement and critical thinking
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Apply the best practice strategy Probe With Questions to clarify understanding and extend learner thinking
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