Instruction
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. When you use sources, include all in-text citations and references in APA format.