Teaching students to ask the right questions is one of the greatest skills we can instruct. Students' questions give insight into their prior knowledge, level of interest and direction to continue learning. This Habitude mini-lesson addresses the importance of question-asking and empowers students to be responsible for their own learning; giving them a framework to use as they continue to refine this critical skill in their daily work and lives.
I shared this strategy and lesson during my presentation this weekend at The 2010 Educational Reform Symposium. I hope lessons like these will inspire new and creative ways to turn all students into the active, curious, confident learners they came into our schools being. Enjoy!
