Danielson Framework for Teaching:Component 3b- Using Questioning and

Discussion Techniques

http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/e3/Practices.aspx

Outcomes:

Participants will…1. Identify and discuss higher level questioning.2. Brainstorm specific activities or teaching

opportunities for student directed questioning.

3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

! Something that surprises me

Something that squares with my beliefs

? A question or wondering

✓ A point to apply in my practice

Assessing Prior Knowledge

Based on your prior knowledge, sequence the

sample questions/statements into a

hierarchy of higher level questions.

Bloom’s Taxonomy

• Sort and label strips according to the Bloom’s Taxonomy handout.

• Engage in a dialogue justifying and defending why each question belongs in a specific group.

Evaluation

Synthesis

Analysis

Application

Comprehension

Knowledge

Process

1. Brainstorm: When do you currently use higher level questioning?

2. Share: How does Common Core lend itself to using higher level questioning strategies?

3. Connect: What are the specific connections to 3b (see “Indicators” on pg. 65)?

4. Discuss: What are three specific activities or teaching opportunities where students could direct questioning in the classroom.

Putting the Pieces TogetherMatch the Bloom’s Taxonomy description boxes to the corresponding level of

questioning.

Evaluation

Synthesis

AnalysisApplication

Comprehension

Knowledge

Closure:Bloom’s Taxonomy According to

Pirates of the Caribbean

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4Q2n8S4bk