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Cleverly posed questions lead a student to the conclusion that the teacher wishes him to draw. But each of these questions would provide a clue or hint to lead the student on such journeys. This is sound instructional methodology.
A generic "What do you think?" in response to sincere questioners who really wanted to know what the DPM thinks is a cop-out.
We asked for your opinion, Sir, and you are the only person who owns the opinion. We can't get inside your head.
We wanted to know the "big picture" and you, Sir, as a government minister, has the whole picture. Why did you not share it?
We wanted to know how your government views certain trends which are troubling young Singaporeans, and you, Sir, in government is why we have come today to listen to you.
To say "What do you think?" and pretend that he was trying to get students to think is tantamount to ...
... What do you think? :-)
Next year, Pre-U Seminar participants should learn one of these retorts: "With respect, Sir, I would very much like to hear your opinion."
More...........
- http://www.singaporeansays.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/time-and-place-for-making-students.html
A generic "What do you think?" in response to sincere questioners who really wanted to know what the DPM thinks is a cop-out.
We asked for your opinion, Sir, and you are the only person who owns the opinion. We can't get inside your head.
We wanted to know the "big picture" and you, Sir, as a government minister, has the whole picture. Why did you not share it?
We wanted to know how your government views certain trends which are troubling young Singaporeans, and you, Sir, in government is why we have come today to listen to you.
To say "What do you think?" and pretend that he was trying to get students to think is tantamount to ...
... What do you think? :-)
Next year, Pre-U Seminar participants should learn one of these retorts: "With respect, Sir, I would very much like to hear your opinion."
More...........
- http://www.singaporeansays.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/time-and-place-for-making-students.html
