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Case: Lots of Questions!
After explaining an assignment and putting directions on the SmartBoard for reference, one student in Ms. Smith's class will continue to ask clarifying questions about the assignment. These questions are addressed during the original directions and within the directions on the SmartBoard, and are asked several times within the same class period. Ms. Smith will answer the student's question, and will refer the student to the SmartBoard, where the directions are, should the student have another question, but the student will continue to ask the same question, or similar questions (all that can be answered by looking at the SmartBoard), throughout class. Sometimes, she spends so much time asking questions that she hardly starts an assignment before class ends.
This not only occurs in Ms. Smith's class, but in the other four core classes, as well. What can Ms. Smith and her other team teachers do to ensure that the student sits down and has time to work on the assignment instead of always asking questions?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I find that students ask more questions because they choose not to read their notes or the board. There are many cases where the students know exactly where to look to answer their question; however, they are unmotivated to look it up themselves. Therefore, I take the route of refusing to answer a question that they can answer on their own. I also implement the rule of ask three then me. This seems to cut down on some of the questions as well. |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
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| Comments: Having students ask others might limit the disruption in the room because they may decide that since you won't give them any attention then they should just work. Sometimes they may know it but be putting off doing the work because they don't feel like doing it. If you try to ignore them after the first few questions then maybe they will also catch on that they should try to work on their own by looking on the board for the answers to the questions they have. |
| Rated On: October 4, 2015 6:43 pm |
| Rated By: ubuXes |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is relevant to the case |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue |
Yes
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| The suggested solution is original |
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| Comments: "Ask three, then me" is a good system to have in place, however I do not agree with refusing to answer the question. They may have a retention issue. I have to read over and over again before I remember. I struggle with homework daily because I have such poor retention skills. I know what works for me so maybe a zillion questions is what works for him. |
| Rated On: October 19, 2020 1:56 am |
| Rated By: beVuLu |
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