Questioning procedure

A QUESTIONING PROCEUDRE

                Skillful use of questions which engage the learner comes with practice. However, there are a few strategies and techniques which may be used as general guidelines. 

                It is generally a poor method of questioning when the instructor ask questions and allows the entire group to answer in chorus. It may be a successful method of stimulating a dull class or encouraging shy students to participate. However, these good points are usually overshadowed by inherent disadvantages. This group method permits the learner’s attention to wonder. It decrease individual thought. Further, the group method of asking questions does not allow the instructor to monitor feedback from individual learners. 

                Mental participation of the learners can be achieved through a simple five part questioning procedure. The procedure affords wait time which stimulates thinking.

1. Ask questions: The question should be well in mind before asking and it should be clear and concise.
2. Pause: After asking question just bring a pause so that everyone will get time to think.
3. Call on one learner by name: Learners should be randomly selected to answer the questions.
4. Listen to the answer: When the learner response a question, that we have to listen it properly.
5. Emphasize the correct answer: It may be necessary to ask probing questions to have the respondents clarify the responses, to support a point of view, or to extend their thinking.