The Art of Questioning is the skilful use of questions by a Facilitator to engage Learners, stimulate thinking, check understanding, and guide them toward deeper learning rather than simply providing information. It’s not just asking questions, it’s about framing the right questions at the right time, in the right way.
What the Art of Questioning Involves
- Planning purposeful questions: Aligning with learning objectives.
- Using different types of questions:
- Closed-ended (for recall/fact-checking).
- Open-ended (for reasoning, analysis, creativity).
- Probing (to dig deeper into responses).
- Reflective (to connect learning to real-life experiences).
- Encouraging Learner participation: Creating a safe environment where Learners feel comfortable answering without fear of being wrong.
- Balancing wait-time: Giving Learners enough time to think before answering.
- Building on responses: Guiding and extending answers to develop critical thinking.
Benefits for Facilitators:
- Checks Understanding in Real Time
Facilitators can quickly assess whether Learners have grasped concepts and address gaps immediately. - Improves Teaching Effectiveness
Well-crafted questions can guide the flow of a lesson, ensuring Learners remain active participants rather than passive listeners. - Encourages Classroom Engagement
Keeps Learners alert, involved, and motivated to contribute. - Develops Facilitator–Learner Connection
A questioning approach builds trust, as Learners feel their thoughts and perspectives are valued. - Fosters Flexibility in Teaching
Facilitators can adapt lessons based on responses, making the session more dynamic and relevant.
Fostering Curiosity: Empowering Facilitators Airaa Academy
🌟At Airaa Academy, the best Montessori school in Bangalore, the learning journey is not just about answers; it’s about asking the right questions. Staying true to this philosophy, Airaa Academy recently organised a powerful training session – “The Art of Questioning” for its Facilitators. This session wasn’t just a workshop but a step toward deepening our commitment to nurturing curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful engagement in the classroom.
📌 Key Highlights of the session:
– Effective questioning techniques to promote Learners’ engagement.
– Strategies to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
– Methods to assess Learners’ understanding and progress.
Encouraging Deeper Inquiry in the Montessori Environment
The session was led by Mr. Arijit Ghosh from Benchmark, who brought a wealth of experience and insight. His guidance focused on helping Facilitators understand how strategic questioning can open doors to learning that goes far beyond textbooks. These methods are important in a Montessori setting, where the emphasis is on active learning and self-discovery.
Moving Forward with Purpose at Airaa Academy
Such training sessions are not one-off events at Airaa Academy, they are part of our ongoing mission to ensure that our Facilitators are equipped with the best practices in education. By consistently investing in their growth, we ensure that our classrooms remain engaging, thoughtful, and rooted in inquiry. It is this commitment that sets us apart and makes it a place where Learners flourish.
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