Questioning That Leads to Thinking

Questioning is a great way to probe student thinking and drive students toward a more accurate and complete explanation of science concepts. Listen in for a conversation on how to build the culture and climate needed for questioning by the teacher to lead to thinking by the students.

Carrie Lankford currently serves as her district's K-12 STEELS Implementation Coach at Red LionArea SD. Over 18 years she has been a 7th grade science teacher, 4th grade and 2ndgrade teacher. Her undergraduate degrees from Slippery Rock University-Environmental Education and Elementary Education serve her well as she integrateslearning from, about, and within the outdoors. She currently serves as the PennsylvaniaSouth Central Environmental Literacy Hub Leader and is a 2024-2025 NOAA BWETGrantee. Her Master's in Educational Leadership and role as a writer for the PA STEELSstandards contributed to the role she is in now where she works to support teachers,involve community members and environmental partners, and (re)ignite students'interest in the natural world.

Resources:

OSE DQB Resource

Edutopia Article

"The Value of Asking Questions" - National Library of Medicine

"Intentional Questioning to Promote Thinking and Learning" - Science Direct

Ambitious Science Teaching