Dan Fouts, who's taught government, U.S. history, and philosophy since 1993, explores the power of quotations to spark questioning and conversation.
Teaching + Learning
In Catherine Tommasello’s kindergarten class, asking questions is fun and has allowed several students to make breakthroughs in their learning.
Leading up to the 2020 election, a history teacher in New Hampshire used the “Why Vote?” Tool to spark a discussion about policy, governance, and voting. “I could start to see the light go on in their heads,” he said of his students.
Johnny Walker, a high school history teacher in Los Angeles, used RQI's "Why Vote?" Tool to develop a lesson plan around voting, and he is "overwhelmed and humbled" by the results.
Start with a platform you know. Don't be afraid to adapt. When you're ready, explore new EdTech options. Here are three tips for using the Question Formulation Technique virtually — all three of them based on insights and advice from experienced teachers.
This recorded webinar is a presentation by ESL coach Beth Skelton for the #VirtuEL 2020 Conference. It provides an experience in the QFT and good tips and tricks for implementing it in the language classroom and with language learners of all kinds.