1 QUESTIONS IN TRAINING SITUATIONS Rob Bakx InfoMil – Twinning AdvisorNotes

2 EFFECTS OF QUESTIONS Open questions stimulate reflectionsClosed questions block reflection Open questions: more answers possible Closed questions: one answer possible

3 QUESTIONS IN TRAINING Assess the level of knowledgeCheck student’s learning goals Attract/hold attention Check understanding of students

4 STEPS IN QUESTIONING Ask an open questionAll participants think about the answer One student answers. Possibilities: react to the answer, or forward the answer to the rest of the group, or question further

5 TIPS IN QUESTIONING Don’t ask more than one question at a timeAsk clear questions Do not (implicity) give the answer yourself Do not ask disaffirmative or trick questions

6 STEPS IN ANSWERING Student asks a questionIf necessary, ask for an explanation Summarise the question Give the answer or forward question to the group Check whether the answer satisfies the student