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In this activity you will watch an extract of an authentic lesson feedback meeting and identify the purposes of different types of questions.

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Marcelo de Cristo

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Purposes of questionsOnline version In this activity you will watch an extract of an authentic lesson feedback meeting and identify the purposes of different types of questions. by Marcelo de Cristo 1 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event of the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 2 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 3 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 4 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or opinion 5 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 6 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 7 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 8 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 9 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 10 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 11 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 12 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 13 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion 14 What is the purpose of this question or prompt? a assess the teachers’ general awareness of the lesson b create new understanding of a key teaching or learning issue or event c invite collaboration when thinking alternative procedures or designing an action plan d think critically about a key issue or event in the lesson e check facts, understanding or personal opinion Explanation 1 "A" is correct! Apart from breaking the ice and creating a positive atmosphere, this question or prompt allows the observer to assess the teachers' overall awareness of the lesson. 2 "D" is correct! The observer wants the teacher to think critically about the reasons behind successful transitions that support her perceived strength. 3 "D" is correct! The observer wants the teacher to think critically about the level of engagement of ALL the learners (not the usual participating few) in support her allegation that students are "in control". 4 "E" is correct! The observer wants to check whether or not the approach has been successful from the teacher's point of view. 5 "D" is correct! The observer wants the teacher to think critically about the way she assesses the level of engagement of ALL the learners (not the usual participating few). 6 "E" is correct! The observer wants to check whether or not the teacher noticed if ALL learners were engaged during the choral drilling moments ("reciting segments"). 7 "E" is correct! The observer wants to check whether or not there are teaching assistants available for helping with foreign students. 8 "D" is correct! The observer wants the teacher to consider her use of the paraprofessional during the lesson. 9 "E" is correct! The observer wants to check whether or not the expectations of the paraprofessinal's role in class has been made clear to everyone. 10 "D" is correct! The observer wants her to think critically about lesson staging and pace. 11 "D" is correct! The observer wants her to think critically about how pace and time management affect students' engagement. 12 "E" is correct! The observer wants to check if she has already approached the strategy he is about to suggest. 13 "D" is correct! The observer wants the teacher to think deeper about her choice of strategies. 14 "C" is correct! The observer invites the teacher collaborate on things she could do differently.

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