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The Art of Asking Questions
February 3, 2012
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Our greatest glory consists, not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
-Oliver Goldsmith

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The Exchange book, Powerful Interactions:  How to Connect with Children and Extend their Learning, offers these suggestions for asking children questions:

"In a powerful interaction, you pause to be present, then intentionally make a personal connection with the child, simultaneously moving the child's learning forward in a small, yet purposeful, way.  Therefore, the questions you ask them make a difference in both the child's feelings towards you and the child's thinking and learning."

Here are some strategies suggested by the authors for asking good questions:

  • Alternate between silence, commentary, and questions.
  • Tailor the questions to the child.
  • Offer a manageable challenge.





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Displaying All 2 Comments
Patti
United States
02/03/2012 5:55 pm

My college professor taught me this long ago: Knight's Rule #1- Never make a statement without asking a question!

Judi Pack
United States
02/03/2012 12:30 am

And most of all, be truly curious, interested and real.


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