Uses a Variety of Questions-Communication (E4.2.8)
Sub Category: Language and Communication: Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary Observable Competencies
Credential Level: Level 1 •
Age Group: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K
COMPETENCY STATEMENT
Uses a variety of questions (open, closed, inferential) to encourage communication
DEFINITIONS
Teachers enhance communication skills by using various types of questions. Open-ended questions encourage critical thinking and detailed responses, often starting with "how" or "why." Closed-ended questions have specific, short answers like "yes" or "no," useful for checking facts. Inferential questions prompt students to make connections and draw conclusions from implied information, fostering deeper comprehension and analytical skills. These question types promote critical thinking, deeper understanding, and support cognitive and social development.
EXAMPLES
eCIRCLE Building Vocabulary: 2-5 view commentary (E4.2.8)
Age Group: Pre-K
Age Group: Pre-K
This video verbalizes the importance for teachers to use a variety of open- and closed-ended questions to engage children in back-and-forth conversations.