Question
Which of the following statements BEST describes the value of using a variety of question types during instruction?
- A. Regularly asking questions during a course helps to identify those that are paying attention.
- B. Effective use of questions will enhance learners' conceptual understanding; encourage deep thinking and meaningful participation. Correct
- C. Using a variety of questions during instruction prevents anyone in the group from becoming disinterested with the same question types.
- D. Questions asked often during a course will keep learners engaged, it is not important if they do not know the correct answer.
Explanation
Using a variety of question types (open, closed, probing, hypothetical) deepens conceptual understanding, encourages deeper thinking and invites meaningful participation. Checking who is paying attention (A) and avoiding boredom (C) are side effects rather than the main value, and saying correct answers do not matter (D) misses the purpose of questioning, which is to check and build understanding.
