12A. Now that you know why questions are used, let's talk about how to
properly phrase them so that your students can give you the desired
responses.
A properly phrased question should incorporate five
characteristics. One characteristic is a purpose. The question, "What
do you think about these principles of learning, LT Jones?" has no
specific purpose; unless LT Jones was asleep and needed to be awakened.
Your questions will have a more specific purpose if you write them into
the lesson outline however and whenever and they should be asked.
A
properly phrased question will _____________________________.
45A. Your fourth step in preparing for the discussion is to select needed
training or discussion aids. Select aids appropriate to the room, group
size, and subject. The aids should be simple, easy to see, limited to
one main point, and free from excessive lettering or decoration. If you
were preparing to lead a discussion about Vietnam, what discussion aid
would you want?
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