Activity 2.2

Micro Learning Activity: Dialogic Teaching Powered by Questioning

Objective: Improve student engagement and understanding through structured questioning and dialogic teaching techniques.

1. Warm-Up:
• Ask a broad question (e.g., "Which foods are good for us?")
• Encourage Think-Pair-Share, giving students time to reflect, discuss, and share ideas.
2. Scaffold Dialogue:
• Use scaffolds to guide responses, such as:
• "On one hand... but on the other hand..."
• "A benefit is... a drawback is..."
• Prompt students to use these structures when sharing their answers.
3. Questioning Framework:
• Build on student responses by asking clarifying or deepening questions:
• "Can you elaborate on that?"
• "How does this compare to...?"
4. Reflection:
• End by summarising key insights from the dialogue. Have students identify what helped improve their understanding.

Key Outcome: Students practice organising thoughts, using academic language, and engaging in critical dialogue.