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I noticed that the types of questions being asked in these classes are more open ended. They don't always just have one right answer, and require a lot more thought than before.
The kind of questions that are being asked in English 12 have been more of the inquiry style so the students must put much more thought into their work.
As a current History and English student, I have noticed the similarities in the work we are assigned. Our readings have much to do with the history we are now learning today. People like Stalin and events like the first and second World War, we are able to compare them to the literature that we have been studying.
I agree with Tasha when she says they are more open ended than the years before. But in History there are still a lot of usual one or two words answers for questions. Questions for places, or dates usually. But in History there are still those questions that you have to think about "why?". In English 12 and History 12 we are definitely being more challenged than in the earlier grades, and that is a good thing.
I have noticed that the questions In this class have been more Open ended and a lot of the time the class ends up in a class discussion. But then again all my other courses are electives. and in biology you get handed a peice of paper and are told to learn, that doesn't work. I LOVE ENGLISH :)
I firmly agree with Tasha she said, "I noticed that the types of questions being asked in these classes are more open ended. They don't always just have one right answer, and require a lot more thought than before". I think my class mates have basically said it all. There's nothing left to say, right on guys!
History hasn't been part of my academic classes for a while but, From What I remember, I was skipping everyday because it was so dual. English has brought me back To class with wicked Mind Boggling open ended questions!
I can see that you all have become much more skilled at recognizing good questions (Myrriah's sarcasm was not lost on me - good for you, Myrriah) and composing your own. I truly believe that you are better served if I can more consistently use deeper inquiry questions and try to avoid the Socratic style of questioning. At the same time, we need to recognize that not all questioning has to (or should be) deep. Not only does content questioning allow me to assess your learning, but it also gives you a chance to experience some tension so that you don't fool yourselves into thinking you "get it" when you don't. Nevertheless, I think the best thing about a good inquiry question is that it probably won't have a "right" or "wrong" answer. If we all recognize that, then we will be more likely to share our ideas in class without the fear of embarrassment or humiliation. Nobody likes to give an incorrect response and it takes a certain fortitude to reengage in the public questioning game after having done so. Thus, as Tasha and Zack (et al) noted, not only does this approach encourage a higher level of thought than the mere recall of information, but it does so in a "safer" way. Maybe if I had been more conscientious about my teaching techniques in Socials 11, Matt would have been more engaged and better served.
I have noticed in English that the questions as we go farther and farther along get more insightful and make us think more outside the box for the answers.
I noticed that the types of questions being asked in these classes are more open ended. They don't always just have one right answer, and require a lot more thought than before.
ReplyDeleteThe kind of questions that are being asked in English 12 have been more of the inquiry style so the students must put much more thought into their work.
ReplyDeleteAs a current History and English student, I have noticed the similarities in the work we are assigned. Our readings have much to do with the history we are now learning today. People like Stalin and events like the first and second World War, we are able to compare them to the literature that we have been studying.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Tasha when she says they are more open ended than the years before. But in History there are still a lot of usual one or two words answers for questions. Questions for places, or dates usually. But in History there are still those questions that you have to think about "why?". In English 12 and History 12 we are definitely being more challenged than in the earlier grades, and that is a good thing.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed that the questions In this class have been more Open ended and a lot of the time the class ends up in a class discussion. But then again all my other courses are electives. and in biology you get handed a peice of paper and are told to learn, that doesn't work. I LOVE ENGLISH :)
ReplyDeleteI have noticed the difference, in history and english the question asked are more complex, and have no right our wrong answer.
ReplyDeleteI firmly agree with Tasha she said, "I noticed that the types of questions being asked in these classes are more open ended. They don't always just have one right answer, and require a lot more thought than before". I think my class mates have basically said it all. There's nothing left to say, right on guys!
ReplyDeleteHistory hasn't been part of my academic classes for a while but, From What I remember, I was skipping everyday because it was so dual. English has brought me back To class with wicked Mind Boggling open ended questions!
ReplyDeletei agree with myself I LOVE ENGLISH!!!
ReplyDeleteI can see that you all have become much more skilled at recognizing good questions (Myrriah's sarcasm was not lost on me - good for you, Myrriah) and composing your own. I truly believe that you are better served if I can more consistently use deeper inquiry questions and try to avoid the Socratic style of questioning. At the same time, we need to recognize that not all questioning has to (or should be) deep. Not only does content questioning allow me to assess your learning, but it also gives you a chance to experience some tension so that you don't fool yourselves into thinking you "get it" when you don't. Nevertheless, I think the best thing about a good inquiry question is that it probably won't have a "right" or "wrong" answer. If we all recognize that, then we will be more likely to share our ideas in class without the fear of embarrassment or humiliation. Nobody likes to give an incorrect response and it takes a certain fortitude to reengage in the public questioning game after having done so. Thus, as Tasha and Zack (et al) noted, not only does this approach encourage a higher level of thought than the mere recall of information, but it does so in a "safer" way. Maybe if I had been more conscientious about my teaching techniques in Socials 11, Matt would have been more engaged and better served.
ReplyDeleteI've noticed most of the questions asked of us in english are inquiry questions and involve alot more thinking then the one word answered questions.
ReplyDeleteI have noticed in English that the questions as we go farther and farther along get more insightful and make us think more outside the box for the answers.
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