Described is a program, "Philosophy for Children," the purpose of which is to teach children to think independently, logically, and ethically. Students' reading, math and communication skills improved dramatically after one year in the program. Included are questions which teachers in the program are encouraged to ask. (KC)

The described learning module is designed for teachers and educators who wish to improve their techniques of inquiry and questioning. The scope and sequencing of topics in this module are described as well as the activities and resources involved in its use. Ordering information is provided, and a critique of the module is included. (JD)

The teacher inservice minicourse described here is designed to increase the teacher's use of higher cognitive questions, which helps develop student ability to think and is primarily concerned with analysis, synthesis, and evaluation questions. Information is provided here on the purposes and content of the course and materials as well as…

The inservice learning module described here focuses on testing the teacher's understanding of and skill in using effective questioning techniques in the classroom. Inservice topics addressed include methods of verbal and nonverbal accepting or encouraging; probing techniques; and methods of asking effective questions. This description provides…

The programed materials for inservice teacher education described in this document are designed to make the teacher think about questioning techniques and learn some of the principles of good questioning procedures. The program is designed as a home study course. This descriptive report provides further information on the purposes and content of…

The inservice self-instructional minicourse described here is intended to give teachers knowledge of and practice on using specific questioning techniques that increase students' participation and learning during class discussion. The classroom techniques include redirection, refocusing, handling incorrect responses, pausing, using higher…

The learning module described is for the use of inservice teachers interested in a study of the process of inquiry. It is designed for a workshop-sized group of teachers at the secondary school level but may be adapted for teachers in the middle school. The topics addressed in this product relate to the process of inquiry and include questioning…

The intent of the teacher education learning module described here is to increase the user's competency in asking questions that will stimulate higher levels of thinking and learning. Seven specific categories of questions are outlined. The focus is on approaches to thorough and thought-provoking questioning, strategies for analyzing the nature of…