Purposes
Can an instructor use questions to bridge topics together? Yes or No
Yes
Why should a question be brief?
To make it easy to respond to and not require too much thinking on the cadets, also to save time.
If a cadet was off task or not engaged in the lesson, what type of question would best be used to get them back on track?
Direct
During a lesson you are teaching there is a cadet that is off task and seems uninterested in your lesson, what should you do and why?
Give them a direct question to regain their focus and keep them engaged in the lesson
Why would an instructor ask a question to a cadet that was off-task?
To maintain the cadet's focus and keep them engaged.
When should an instructor plan out their questions?
Ahead of time / while planning the lesson
What type of question would be best to begin your lesson or start a discussion?
Overhead
When teaching a lesson you finished teaching your first topic and are going over your confirmation questions, after a cadet answers the first, you ask a follow-up question similar to the question, why would you do this?
To test the cadet's understanding of the concept and give them a challenge to engage them and the class.
Why are questions an important part of instructing?
Because they help the students to understand the content being taught.
List three of the four qualities of a good question
Brief and easily understood
Stated clearly
A challenge to test a cadet’s knowledge
Relevant to the lesson
List the four types of questions
- Lead-off
- Follow-up
- Overhead
- Direct
An instructor is teaching a group of cadets on how to tie a reef knot, they start by asking the group if anyone has any experience with tying knots. Why would the instructor ask this question, and what type of question was it?
To get an understanding of the cadet's knowledge and adapt the lesson to their skill levels.
Overhead