Monday, 8 December 2014

Module 6: Activity 5 - Framing Questions

This one was a tricky one for me. I had to understand the different types of questions before I can frame my own. My tutor was of great help and feedback and posts from my colleagues helped also. I now have a better understanding of the types of questions.

Essential Questions:
                The essential questions generally spark curiosity and allow students to be engaged in meaningful discussions. They also require higher order thinking skills. E.G what makes a plant a plant? Do we really need plants?

Unit Questions:
                 The unit questions assist in answering essential questions. They help the students to construct their own meaning from the information gathered. This in turn requires higher order thinking skills. The questions used are generally based on the objectives of the project.
how do plants grow?

Content Questions:
                The content questions answer the definition and deals with identification and generally record of information that was gathered. These questions also assist in answering the unit questions which are generally base on facts.

Will plants still be able to grow when we take away certain condition?

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