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Advantages and disadvantages of questioning

Advantages and disadvantages of questioning

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ADVANTAGES OF QUESTIONING
1. Develops processes of thinking and guides enquiry and decision making.
2. Helps acquire and clarify information; answers concerns and develops communication skills.
3. Determines the knowledge learners bring to the class so lessons can be made to meet their needs.
4. Provides motivation by encouraging active participation in learning.
5. Leads learners to consider new ideas and make use of ideas already learned.
6. Help learners clarify their ideas, structure their study and learn about things that interest them.
7. Encourages learners to ask their own questions.
8. Helps teacher gain information from learners on performance and understanding.
9. Provokes learners and teachers to share ideas they have.
10. Challenges belief and guides reconsideration of values people hold.
11. Helps teachers’ assess the effectiveness of their own teaching.

DISADVANTAGES OF QUESTIONING

1. Introvert and self conscious learner may not participate actively.
2. Those that cannot bring out their ideas well or have language difficulties will contribute little or shy off all together.
3. Consumes a lot of time.
Titany answered the question on September 15, 2021 at 12:39

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