The focus of Module 5 is on how to facilitate classroom discussions that encourage critical thinking and the posing of student questions. This module aligns with section C ‘Instruction’ and prioritized skill C2 ‘ Using Questioning’ on the SOE Observation Tool. Module content centers around teacher ability to implement the following techniques to foster rich engaging student discussion;
- Developing a variety of levels of questions
- Engaging students in discussion
- Creating opportunities for students to explain their thinking
- Creating opportunities for students to formulate and pose questions