Questioning in Class Room - Why and How ?

Why do we ask questions in the class room ?

• To test the previous knowledge of students
• Enable them to the recall something
• Enable them to think about something
• Mentally alert
• Stimulate curiosity
• To link new knowledge with old.
• To revise the lesson
• To diagnose the weak points of students
• To ensure participation

 Characteristics of questions

• It Should be simple
• Should not be ambiguous , lengthy and vague.
• Should be relevant to the topic.
• Echo questions should be avoided. ( Eg: Budha born in Lumbini. Where he was born ?
• Adequate time should be allowed to answer.
• Should be asked in a pleasing manner
• Should not leave students in dark.
• Should be suited to the ability of the children
• Try to avoid asking more than one questions
• Questions should be evenly distributed no child should be neglected
• To create interest you can create “Rapid fire round”.