8. FOUR QUESTIONS PROTOCOL (Questioning, Feedback, Writing)
Description: This research-based protocol, adapted from Dietz-Uhler & Lanter (2009), emphasizes the use of four critical questions that will activate students’ critical thinking skills.
Application: Use this protocol to promote deeper thinking.
Process: Assign topic to students. Present the four questions for them to answer:
1) “What is one important concept, research finding, theory, or idea that you learned while
completing this activity?” (analyzing)
2) “Why do you believe that this concept, research finding, theory, or idea is important?”
(reflecting)
3) “How can you apply what you have learned from this activity to some aspect of your life?”
(relating)
4) “What question(s) has this activity raised for you? What are you still wondering
about?”(Questioning).
Guide students to answer the four questions by practicing the method numerous times in a whole-class situation. Eventually allow students to complete the questions on their own.
Description: This research-based protocol, adapted from Dietz-Uhler & Lanter (2009), emphasizes the use of four critical questions that will activate students’ critical thinking skills.
Application: Use this protocol to promote deeper thinking.
Process: Assign topic to students. Present the four questions for them to answer:
1) “What is one important concept, research finding, theory, or idea that you learned while
completing this activity?” (analyzing)
2) “Why do you believe that this concept, research finding, theory, or idea is important?”
(reflecting)
3) “How can you apply what you have learned from this activity to some aspect of your life?”
(relating)
4) “What question(s) has this activity raised for you? What are you still wondering
about?”(Questioning).
Guide students to answer the four questions by practicing the method numerous times in a whole-class situation. Eventually allow students to complete the questions on their own.
Reference and/or for more information:
8. Four Questions Protocol
http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/pse2011/vol1/31.%20Active%20Learning.pdf
8. Four Questions Protocol
http://teachpsych.org/ebooks/pse2011/vol1/31.%20Active%20Learning.pdf
