asking questions in teaching

032 - "I Make Music Because..."

032 - "I Make Music Because..."

Today's episode is a special one because for the first time on this podcast, you'll hear someone other than me talking. In fact, you'll hear 22 other voices — my students!

020 - Asking the Right Kinds of Questions

020 - Asking the Right Kinds of Questions

As teachers, we ask a lot of questions.

  • What’s the first note?

  • What’s your hand position?

  • Which finger plays the black key?

  • What kind of note do we sing in m. 8?

  • Are these notes stepping or skipping?

But, did you know there are different kinds of questions (or ways of asking questions) that can actually promote learning?

A good question does more than assess student learning or mastery of a concept; it can actually foster a deeper level of understanding, open space for productive dialogue, and promote self-reflection.