I am a science #teacher in a government school. I prefer teaching students by # question-answer technique. Sometimes I show a simple #experiment to my class in the lab. I ask students to write #observation of experiment in their lab note #books.
In homework problems I ask my students to find a possible #interpretation of the experiment observation. For same problems students are allowed to consult their #NCERT book and #chemistry practical book. I also send #digital link of the same through email to make students' work simple. In this exercise, students remain #active and are forced to find the reason behind the observation of the experiment.
Some times after giving a lecture on the key concept, I show students #video or slides of the same in class. In homework problem I ask students to write #summary of what was taught in class.
I strongly believe it is better to ask #questions of relevant content rather than giving students #information directly. Question answer technique increases students #critical thinking, which goes a long way with them in #future.
I also believe in dealing with #numerical problems of particular topics. In homework problems I give my students numerical problems asked in #previous annual board examinations. Sometimes I change #units of quantity given in numerical form so that students can solve the same numerical problem in #different units.
Moral- If a teacher wishes to increase #critical thinking of his/her students, then should ask #questions to students rather than give simple information regarding the required #concept of the subject matter.
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