1. Good questioning – promotes discussion “Reading, writing and number may be acknowledged curriculum ‘basics’ but talk is arguably the true foundation of learning” (Professor Robin Alexander, 2004)

2. Therefore : Higher order questioning….. Should be used in planning learning and teaching …… Responsive planning ….. Examining a text……. Pre topic assessments……… End of unit assessments……… Revision……………….. Its all about generating discussion – talk to think….

3. “Reading, writing and number may be acknowledged curriculum ‘basics’ but talk is arguably the true foundation of learning” (Professor Robin Alexander, 2004)

4. Higher Order Questioning Should be used in: Planning Learning and Teaching Responsive planning Examining a text Pre topic assessments End of unit assessments Revision Its all about generating discussion – talk to think….

5. Higher Order Thinking Blooms Taxonomy The further up the triangle you go, the higher order the question which leads to better learning experiences.