Effective questions posed within the learning environment elevate cognitive rigor. No longer only utilized to assess what students know, best questions engage the learner, prompt deep study, and expand the learning. Educators who employ effective questioning techniques will be better able to challenge students to demonstrate and communicate their thinking and learning.
Deep knowledge and a command of vocabulary about a topic can help support reading comprehension, says education journalist Natalie Wexler, citing research on the cognitive science of reading. Wexler says
Placing prompts throughout a text challenges students to analyze and interpret what they read—improving reading comprehension.
Advocates for phonics and whole language don’t agree on what “reading” means
Explaining the intentions behind a lesson plan can boost engagement and help students get back on track when something isn’t working.
This story is part of an EdSurge Research series about how educators are changing their practices to reach all learners.
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