3B+-+Using+Questioning+and+Discussion+Techniques

====Domain 3: Instruction (2nd ed. pg 82 - 1st ed. pg 94)  The new language clarifies but does not significantly change the meaning of the the component. ==== Elements: **Quality of questions • Discussion techniques • Student participation** ||
 * ~ Component 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
 * ~ ELEMENT ||||||||~ Level of Performance ||
 * ^  ||~ UNSATISFACTORY ||~ BASIC ||~ PROFICIENT ||~ DISTINGUISHED ||
 * **Quality of questions** || Teacher's questions are virtually all of poor quality, with low cognitive challenge and single correct responses, and they are asked in rapid succession. || Teacher's questions are a combination of low and high quality, posed in rapid succession. Only some invite a thoughtful response. || Most of the teacher's questions are of high quality. Adequate time is provided for students to respond. || Teacher's questions are of uniformly high quality, with adequate time for students to respond. Students formulate many questions. ||
 * **Discussion techniques** || Interaction between teacher and students is predominantly recitation style, with the teacher mediating all questions and answers. || Teacher makes some attempt to engage students in genuine discussion rather than recitation, with uneven results. || Teacher creates a genuine discussion among students, stepping aside when appropriate. || Students assume considerable responsibility for the success of the discussion, initiating topics and making unsolicited contributions. ||
 * **Student participation** || A few students dominate the discussion. || Teacher attempts to engage all students in the discussion, but with only limited success. || Teacher successfully engages all students in the discussion. || Students themselves ensure that all voices are heard in the discussion. ||