Question
While facilitating a class, an instructor uses a variety of questioning techniques. Which of the following BEST describes the benefits?
- A. Challenges learners, involves them and helps to monitor their progress. Correct
- B. Establishes an environment that supports learning, and maintains focus on meeting stated learning objectives.
- C. Facilitates group dynamics in a positive way, while encouraging respectful interactions.
- D. Keeps the learners engaged as to what is coming next and conveys the importance of their knowledge.
Explanation
Varied questioning (open, closed, probing, redirected) makes learners think harder, draws every learner into the session and gives the instructor continuous evidence of how well the material is being understood. That combination of challenge, involvement and progress checking is the direct benefit of questioning techniques. The other options describe goals of the overall learning environment or group management, which questioning may support but which are not its defining benefits.
