Quality Questioning
Quality Questioning
| On : July 26, 2023
This course will explore the different kinds of questions we can utilise as part of a teacher tool kit to support, scaffold, and extend student’s thinking and learning. Participants will explore how BLOOMS taxonomy can serve as an effective resource to ensure questions are targeted and differentiated for different learner groups. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of resources, materials and online platforms that can be used to support with effective questioning in the context of a physical and virtual classroom.
Course objectives
- Understand the importance and impact of effective questioning.
- Explore a variety of questioning strategies.
- Experiment and reflect on questioning tools and strategies for implementation.
Target Audience
Classroom Assistants, HLTA’s, Teachers, Middle Leaders, Senior Leaders.
Duration
2 hours
Mode of delivery
Face to face & Online
Language
English & Arabic
Certification: ATA Certificate of Attendance
How the course is assessed: Participants will be encouraged to implement a strategy or resource taken from the session. Participants will be invited to a follow-up session to showcase the strategies and resources they have implemented with a professional discussion around efficacy and impact on student outcomes and learner motivation.
Prerequisites: This course is suitable for any practitioner who would like to further enhance their questioning strategies as part of their formative assessment practices.
UAE Teacher Standards
Professional and Ethical Conduct
1.1 Respect and promote UAE Values.
1.2 Demonstrate personal and professional ethics.
1.3 Be accountable for and to learners. 1.4 Comply with national and organisational expectations.
1.5 Establish communication and collaboration
Professional Practice
3.1 Promoting positive learning environments.
3.2 Demonstrate learner – centred teaching.
3.3 Use assessment of learning.
Professional Knowledge
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of learning, development & diversity.
2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum.
2.3 Demonstrate knowledge of theoretical basis of teaching.
Professional Growth
4.1 Reflect on own practice.
4.2 Engage in professional growth.
4.3 Determine impact on learner achievement.
