By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of why effective questioning is such an important part of teaching and learning. You will explore which types of questions are most effective, how to check for learner understanding, and how to use this information to adapt teaching and support progress.
Across two modules, the course focuses on developing questioning as a purposeful teaching skill that supports understanding, engagement, and responsive instruction.
Module One: Asking Questions
This module explores why questioning is a critical tool for teachers. You will examine how questioning helps identify whether learners have understood new knowledge as intended, and why questioning in teaching differs from everyday questioning. The module focuses on developing questioning as a deliberate and skilled practice.
Module Two: Checking for Understanding
This module focuses on using questioning to check for learner understanding, drawing on research that highlights its impact on teaching effectiveness. You will explore a range of techniques that help you assess understanding accurately and use this information to inform adaptive teaching.
