SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 2 PAGES SUBDOMAIN 602.3 - INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATION & FOLLOW-UP Competency 602.3.13: Discussion Procedures - The graduate is able to lead discussions that engage all students in exploring important questions and connections among content and ideas. Objective 602.3.13-05: Explain why it is important for teachers to provide opportunities for students to ask follow-up questions, compare opinions, and share task-related observations or experiences. Objective 602.3.13-06: Explain why it is important for teachers to probe for learner understanding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Given: “One of the more difficult aspects of giving feedback to students who have made errors relates to the importance of creating a classroom climate where errors are a natural part of the learning process rather than ‘sins’ to be taken personally by teacher or student” (Hofmeister & Lubke, 1999, p. 100). When teachers encourage students to ask follow-up questions, explore, compare answers, and reason independently with their base of information, the teachers have created a learning climate that nurtures their students’ capacity for advancement. Task: Write a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages) in which you do the following: A. Explain the importance of: 1. Teachers using questioning procedures to probe for learner understanding 2. Teachers probing for learner understanding in order to provide effective feedback to the learners 3. Teachers using follow-up questions B. Explain why it is important for teachers to create a climate that encourages students to ask further questions and compare opinions, knowledge, and experiences with others. C. If you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format. Reference List: Note: This reference list refers only to direct citations in the task above and may be different than those you need to complete the task. Consult your Course of Study for a list of suggested learning resources. Hofmeister, A., & Lubke, M. (1999). Research into practice: Implementing effective teaching strategies (3rd ed.). Logan, UT: Utah State University.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 2 PAGES SUBDOMAIN 602.3 - INSTRUCTIONAL PRESENTATION & FOLLOW-UP Competency 602.3.13: Discussion Procedures - The graduate is able to lead discussions that engage all students in exploring important questions and connections among content and ideas. Objective 602.3.13-05: Explain why it is important for teachers to provide opportunities for students to ask follow-up questions, compare opinions, and share task-related observations or experiences. Objective 602.3.13-06: Explain why it is important for teachers to probe for learner understanding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Given: “One of the more difficult aspects of giving feedback to students who have made errors relates to the importance of creating a classroom climate where errors are a natural part of the learning process rather than ‘sins’ to be taken personally by teacher or student” (Hofmeister & Lubke, 1999, p. 100). When teachers encourage students to ask follow-up questions, explore, compare answers, and reason independently with their base of information, the teachers have created a learning climate that nurtures their students’ capacity for advancement. Task: Write a brief essay (suggested length of 2 pages) in which you do the following: A. Explain the importance of: 1. Teachers using questioning procedures to probe for learner understanding 2. Teachers probing for learner understanding in order to provide effective feedback to the learners 3. Teachers using follow-up questions B. Explain why it is important for teachers to create a climate that encourages students to ask further questions and compare opinions, knowledge, and experiences with others. C. If you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format. Reference List: Note: This reference list refers only to direct citations in the task above and may be different than those you need to complete the task. Consult your Course of Study for a list of suggested learning resources. Hofmeister, A., & Lubke, M. (1999). Research into practice: Implementing effective teaching strategies (3rd ed.). Logan, UT: Utah State University.