QUESTION #1
Rather than giving students information, using oral questions can call upon their background knowledge and previous experience to reason out the answer, thus promoting mental activity.
QUESTION #2
When students are allowed to participate in a lesson and contribute to its success, interest is maintained to a much greater degree than if students only sit and listen to the instructor.
QUESTION #3
It provides only a random sampling of the class. Use some type of student response system so that one student does not answer all questions.
QUESTION #4
- It is not "thought provoking", as a yes or no answer is all that is required.
- It is not clearly and easily understood, as answers such as rifling, bullets, pullthrough, air, etc., could be received.
- It is not "composed of common words". In plain language the question merely asks "When the gunner freezes, — how do you get him out?"
QUESTION #5
To allow ALL students to mentally formulate an answer before calling on any specific individual to answer.
QUESTION #6
To ensure no doubt is left in the student's mind as to what is the correct answer.
QUESTION #7
Ask for the answer to be repeated so all the class can hear.
QUESTION #8
The instructor cannot determine who provides correct or incorrect answers. Student confusion may result.
QUESTION #9
Providing it does not interefere with the outcome of the lesson, students should be encouraged to ask questions at any time they are not clear on a point or have some doubt about what the instructor is saying.
QUESTION #10
Politely reject the question without offending the student and state that you would prefer to discuss it after class.
QUESTION #11
Don't bluff. Admit you do not know the answer but you will find out and let them know.