1. Effective Questioning
The information in this slideshow has been adapted from the University of Alabama School of Medicine with their permission to use.

2. Goal
Faculty and residents will be able to more effectively question their learners in the clinical setting then use those answers to better target the learner needs.

3. Objectives At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:
Explain the benefits of effective questioning
Identify the various types of questions
Describe the technique of effective questioning

4. Questioning and Listening Skills
You use questioning and listening skills everyday with your patients, but are you using them effectively in your teaching?

5. Benefits of Effective Questioning
Arouse curiosity
Stimulate interest in the topic
Clarify concepts
Emphasize key points
Enhance problem-solving ability
Encourage students to think at higher cognitive levels
Motivate student to search for new information
Ascertain students’ knowledge level to aid in modifying instruction

6. Characteristics of Good Questions
Clearly stated
Common vocabulary
Thought provoking
Properly directed

7. Types of Questions Knowledge Comprehension Application
Recall of Information
Comprehension
Focuses on Topic Meaning / Intent
Application
Requires Application of New Knowledge/Skill

8. Types of Questions Analysis Synthesis Evaluation
Systematic ProcessLogical Conclusion
Synthesis
Hypothesize / Predict
Use All Available Information
Evaluation
Use Specific Criteria to Assess / Justify

9. Questioning Techniques
Phrase questions clearly /succinctly
Ask questions w/specific intention
Wait-time =10-15 seconds
No responseRephrase at lower level

10. Questioning Techniques
Probe learners’ response – Helps clarify ideas, reasoning process, or expand on thinking
No response doesn’t mean ignorance
Acknowledge correct responses
Ask higher cognitive order questions (i.e., analysis, synthesis, evaluation)
Avoid trick questions

11. Additional Techniques
Prepare students for questioning
Use a wide variety of question types
Avoid the use of rhetorical questions
Pose whole-group questions unless seeking clarification
Respond to all answers
Throw back student questions to others

12. Summary
Effective questioning is key to effective teaching and learning.
There are different types of questions for desired outcomes.
Questioning technique determines your teaching effectiveness.