Question and Discussion Techniques for 21st Century Learning

This dynamic workshop equips educators with the skills and strategies needed to foster a culture of curiosity and inquiry in their classrooms. Rooted in research and aligned with 21st-century competencies, the session emphasizes the power of thoughtful questioning and student-led discussions as tools for deepening understanding and engagement. Participants explore essential questioning techniques, collaborative discussion formats, and frameworks to promote critical thinking. Through interactive activities, teachers gain practical tools to shift the cognitive load to students and elevate classroom dialogue.

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• Over-reliance on teacher-led instruction and closed questioning
  
  
• Lack of student engagement in discussions
  
  
• Insufficient development of critical thinking and inquiry skills
  
  
• Difficulty fostering meaningful, student-centered conversations
  
  
• Ineffective use of classroom discussions to assess and guide instruction
  

1. Crafting Effective Questions to Stimulate Learning
   Educators will learn how to design and implement open-ended, thought-provoking questions that promote curiosity, guide inquiry, and support academic achievement. 
2. Facilitating High-Quality, Student-Centered Discussions
   Participants will develop techniques for shifting discussions from teacher-led to student-led formats. They will explore tools such as value lines, gallery walks, jigsaw, and assigned roles to enhance engagement and encourage peer-to-peer dialogue.
   
   
3. Using Discussions as Instructional Data
   Teachers will understand how to evaluate discussions to identify student misconceptions, assess depth of understanding, and make real-time instructional decisions that support differentiated instruction and student growth.