Getting better results by asking better questions

You already know that questions are central to teaching. But what if a few small shifts in how you ask them could make a real difference to student thinking, engagement, and progress?  This hands-on workshop takes a fresh look at one of the most powerful, and most underused, tools in any teacher’s repertoire. Grounded in research but tested in real classrooms (yes, sometimes even on a windy Friday afternoon), it offers practical, ready-to-use ideas that you can take straight back to your students.

Over the course of the day, we’ll explore:

Although the examples presented come from French and EAL, the ideas and techniques are adaptable and transferrable to most classroom contexts.  Leave the day with a folder of new activities, teaching materials you’ve created yourself, and a clearer sense of how great questions can transform the way your students learn.

Target audience:  Particularly recommended for language teachers looking to increase student engagement, but any teacher curious about questioning is warmly welcome.

Rowena Bata has been a Languages teacher for 25 years and she has worked at schools in Victoria as well as in France, Papua New Guinea and Malaysia. She has held various positions of leadership and has taught students of all ages, from Prep to adult. Rowena holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics and she is a Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer. She is interested in bridging the gap between second language acquisition theory and what happens in a classroom, and she has a particular focus on the role that technology can play in the language learning process. Rowena has a wealth of experience that she brings to her presentations and her workshops are always practical and full of ideas for teachers to take away and use in their class immediately.

The best P.D. I have attended in living memory!” I loved every minute of this engaging, interesting and informative PD. And I have been teaching for 40+ years!

“It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.”

I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s.

Loved the honesty in the sharing of information and strategies

Passionate &  Authentic Speakers – Meaningful Strategies

Inspirational Speakers –  the knowledge gained will be so beneficial in my classrooms

Just a big Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend the Critical Agenda Workshop yesterday.  David presented a great program, lots of handy strategies and he was very engaging and supportive. Highly recommended.  I was very happy we did not have to do any Role play’s.

Keep up the fantastic PD opportunities! Very  professional and well-researched workshops and conferences.

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