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ERIC Number: EJ636197
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Exploring Myths about Teacher Questioning in the Social Studies Classroom.
Wilen, William W.
Social Studies, v92 n1 p26-32 Jan-Feb 2001
Explores nine myths about questioning techniques for teachers in social studies, such as questioning does not require planning, higher-level cognitive questions elicit higher-level answers, and teachers give students enough time to answer. Offers an alternative, with a description of its application, to each myth. (CMK)
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Practices, Junior High Schools, Questioning Techniques, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Participation, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Role, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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