Any reasoned and relevant response is welcome. Open-Ended Questions Open-ended questions are those for which there is no single right or wrong answer. Any reasoned and relevant response is welcome. Support the natural way children learn- p. 53 Promote children’s engagement- p. 53 Encourage self-control- p. 54 Nurture a sense of community in the classroom- p. 54

How Children Learn With your table group, sort the example questions into the stages of the learning cycle.

How do OEQ support the goals of teacher language? Open-Ended Questions How do OEQ support the goals of teacher language? Develop self-control Build a sense of community Gaining academic skills and knowledge Promote engagement-true active learning

Elements of Effective OEQs We ask them with genuine curiosity about students’ thinking. (59) We clarify exactly what we’re asking for. (61) Use words that encourage cooperation, not competition. (63) Watch out for pseudo open-ended questions. (66) Choose words that cue thinking process. (70) Respond directly to jokey or edgy answers. (71)