Immerse yourself in a deeper exploration of practical strategies, aimed at propelling both teachers and students to new heights in the art of questioning. Build upon the foundational day's learnings to empower students as more adept questioners and discover the dynamic concept of teacher invisibility, a powerful catalyst for increased student engagement during collaborative work. Don't miss this opportunity to join a workshop that not only extends but also significantly enhances the insights gained from your Hacking Questions Foundation experience. Elevate your questioning skills to the next level, fostering increased engagement and proficiency for both educators and students.

Elevate student independence by mastering metacognitive strategies in our empowering workshop! Dive into the art of crafting both content-specific and metacognitive questions, and learn the nuanced skill of determining when each is most effective. This session provides practical insights into seamlessly integrating metacognition, the practice of thinking about thinking, into your teaching, enabling students to take charge of their learning journey. Walk away equipped with valuable tools to foster an environment that cultivates independent, thoughtful learners.

Ignite your classroom dynamism! As educators, we fire out countless questions daily, but it's not just about what we ask—it's how we ask them. Join this session to take your first steps toward becoming a questioning guru. Delve into the intricacies of exceptional questioning: the delivery, planned student engagement, and post-answer interactions. Acquire practical tools for impactful student engagement and thoughtful, quality questioning. Get ready for concrete strategies that will increase the amount of thinking and learning that happens in your classroom.

Navigate those critical moments in lessons where support and scaffolding become essential for student success. This session unveils a strategic approach to scaffolding that empowers students to maintain ownership of their thinking and learning. Explore a step-by-step layering of questions designed to guide without spoon-feeding answers, ensuring students receive the assistance they need while fostering independent thought. If you're seeking ways to engage students in productive struggle, this workshop equips you with the knowledge necessary for an impactful teaching experience!

Mastering the art of effective questioning is a skill students can—and should—learn. Surprisingly, few schools intentionally teach students the craft of formulating questions. Enter the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) from The Right Question Institute, offering a clear approach to teach students of all grades how to formulate, prioritize, and select quality questions. Join renowned questioning expert Connie Hamilton to experience the QFT process firsthand and develop a toolkit you can bring back to your classroom. Empower your students with the invaluable skill of crafting thoughtful questions.

Uncover the power of the Socratic Method—a structured questioning approach that follows a cognitive linear process to explore ideas, deepen understanding, and foster critical thinking. This session introduces participants to a sequence of questions serving as a model for reflective questioning, empowering students to construct meaning and engage in thoughtful exploration. Discover how this method can elevate your teaching and enhance student comprehension through intentional and impactful questioning.

Tailored for educators proficient in student-centered learning, this session dives deep into the art of questioning. Geared towards highly effective teachers seeking to refine their skills, we explore the trifecta of crafting, delivering, and reflecting on questions. Analyze the nuances of formative, inquiry, and reflective questions, enhancing your ability to engage students and foster critical thinking. Elevate your questioning prowess in this specialized workshop designed to empower quality educators with advanced strategies for intentional and impactful questioning.