{"product_id":"9781551382098","title":"Asking Better Questions (Second Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsking Better Questions\u003c\/em\u003e explores the compelling role of questions in creating a powerful learning environment. Research tells us that the person who asks the question is the active learner, yet too many classrooms still revolve around teacher-generated questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis revision of a classic teacher resource recognizes that it takes time and diligence to become an effective questioner. Based on extensive classroom experience, this comprehensive guide:helps teachers understand why questions are so important to teaching and learning;suggests an uncomplicated way to classify the questions teachers need to ask in order to acquire information, build understanding, and generate reflection;promotes a simple three-part classification of questions—questions that tap into what is already known; those that build a context for shared understanding; and those that challenge students to think critically and creatively;offers models, techniques, activities, and examples which promote better questioning by teachers and students;allows for various entry points based on the interests and needs of the classroom teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book recognizes that “thinking” and “feeling” are the essential components of a classroom that respects and encourages questions. It is committed to helping teachers ask the appropriate question at the right moment, providing a variety of teaching stances, roles, and situations that will elevate language and encourage divergent thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pembroke Publishers, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061877326064,"sku":"9781551382098","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781551382098_p0.jpg?v=1763753020","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781551382098","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}