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February 3, 2012
Our greatest glory consists, not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
-Oliver Goldsmith
The Exchange book, Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children and Extend their Learning, offers these suggestions for asking children questions:
"In a powerful interaction, you pause to be present, then intentionally make a personal connection with the child, simultaneously moving the child's learning forward in a small, yet purposeful, way. Therefore, the questions you ask them make a difference in both the child's feelings towards you and the child's thinking and learning."
Here are some strategies suggested by the authors for asking good questions:
- Alternate between silence, commentary, and questions.
- Tailor the questions to the child.
- Offer a manageable challenge.
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Displaying All 3 Commentsthe grand child care center
chicago, IL, United States
A true story to share with you:
While singing,' wheels on the bus go..' I posed for a while. and added a new line: The doggy on the bus go-' and then I asked,' can we take dog on the bus?.' To my surprise, each and every child in that 3 & 4 year old group had some something to say! And they all explained why and why not we can take dog on the bus..
United States
My college professor taught me this long ago: Knight's Rule #1- Never make a statement without asking a question!
United States
And most of all, be truly curious, interested and real.
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