Professional Books — Review

Asking Better Questions, 2nd Edition

by Norah Morgan & Juliana Saxton
Pembroke Publishers, 2006
ISBN 13: 978-1-55138-209-8
$24.95, 160 pp. adult
www.pembrokepublishers.com

At the heart of all great teaching is the question that stirs the imagination and gets brains moving along the track to understanding and knowledge. In this book, every question you’ve ever had about questions is answered. This book will teach you how to use questions effectively to ensure that students not only obtain knowledge, but can analyze, synthesize, apply, evaluate and reflect. And it shows you how to do that simply. The numerous scripted classroom scenarios using questions help readers to clearly see how specific types of questions can be used, and why some questioning strategies are better than others. The classrooms that are portrayed in this book are classrooms where teachers show empathy, inclusiveness, respect and encouragement for all learners. The example lessons, the black line masters, and the numerous sidebars and quotes, make this a practical book for all teachers in both elementary and secondary classrooms who want to create stimulating learning experiences for their students. It is highly recommended.

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