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Module Three: Using Curriculum Framing Questions to support Thinking Skills
Explored Open & Closed Questions Developed Curriculum Framing Questions Considered how Higher Order thinking can be supported with Curriculum Framing Questions

can be used as stearing tools Open is a broad direction Closed moves students to exact point Closed questions- base of facts. Cultural constraints for open questions Depends on many variables. Open ended questions may work better with small group. Proportion difficult to determine - depends on group, where you are Closed questions assist with risk taking by vulnerable students Difference between prepared question and incidental questions. Display big picture questions on wall - give students time to connect an think Make big question ongoing Use tools such as a PMI, graphic organisers etc plus the conversation which arises. Use follow up questions. Use question matrix Intel Thinking tools Teacher should listen to **all** responses for evidence of thinking Provide a summary to students between questions Inside/Outside Circle - use paraphrasing Value written and oral responses Wait time is important
 * //Activity One Mod3.03// //What is the right balance between open and closed questions?//**
 * //How can you ensure students are really thinking more deeply when using// //open ended questions?//**

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