Effective questioning strategies and appropropriate wait times for responses are core components of teaching methods that build higher-order thinking skills and contribute to enhanced learning and academic achievement.

This generously illustrated book provides a comprehensive guide to using quality questions in the classroom. With an emphasis on staff development and improved student learning and thinking outcomes, the book features:

- key questioning strategies

- checklists

- cue cards

- sample scripts

- evaluation methods

It also includes discussion of the method from practitioners who have tried and tested it in their own classrooms, and resources for follow-up and further training. Both experienced practitioners and those new to teaching will find that this book helps them to improve their practice.