Danielson Framework for Teaching:
Component 3b- Using Questioning
and Discussion Techniques
http://www.escambia.k12.fl.us/e3/Practices.aspx
Outcomes:
Participants will…
1. Identify and discuss higher level questioning.
2. Brainstorm specific activities or teaching
opportunities for student directed
questioning.
3b: Using Questioning and Discussion
Techniques
! Something that surprises me
 Something that squares with my beliefs
? A question or wondering
✓ A point to apply in my practice
Assessing Prior Knowledge
Based on your prior
knowledge, sequence the
sample
questions/statements into a
hierarchy of higher level
questions.
Bloom’s Taxonomy
Evaluation
Synthesis
Analysis
Application
Comprehension
Knowledge
• Sort and label strips
according to the
Bloom’s Taxonomy
handout.
• Engage in a dialogue
justifying and
defending why each
question belongs in
a specific group.
Process
1. Brainstorm: When do you currently use
higher level questioning?
2. Share: How does Common Core lend itself to
using higher level questioning strategies?
3. Connect: What are the specific connections
to 3b (see “Indicators” on pg. 65)?
4. Discuss: What are three specific activities or
teaching opportunities where students could
direct questioning in the classroom.
Putting the Pieces Together
Match the Bloom’s Taxonomy description boxes to the corresponding level of
questioning.
Knowledge
Evaluation
Comprehension
Application
Synthesis
Analysis
Closure:
Bloom’s Taxonomy According to
Pirates of the Caribbean
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cT4Q2n8S4bk