session review on 17th sept session.

First exercise showed how to get connected. Make someone feel special and ask them specific questions.

When u compliment, it should be genuine and deep.

 

But questions which are checking questions, putting down or closed are not helpful in learning n thinking.

The questions that are open ended, like how , what, feelings, or questions that include thinking skills  ,questions can be asked using different time frames.

Make ur questions plural to enhance their thinking.

Instead of asking just what do u think abt it, ask questions in diff directions.

 

Suggestve question with anser loaded are big No No. Its no more a choice for them then.

Experiment with your questions as much as possibe.

 

The questions should be invitational, invitation to explore, express and think.

Ask more n more meaningful, engaging, thoughtful and explorative questions rather than just informative questions.

 

Questions not being asked suitably , can actually hinder the thinking process, or irritating.

 

Focus on the process ste by step. Prepare your process questions accordingly.

Make a choice if I want to throw a question in the air or ask specifically to one prticular child.

 

Prepare reflection questions before hand.

 

But before getti9ng into asking questoins , basically just observe and

 

Give them SPACE.

 

1. Silence : Give them time, freedom to explre n think. Dont jump in with the answers. In fact dont think abt the answer, think abt the child, the process he is going thrrough. Conc on concept rather than answers.

 

2. Acceptance: Accept thee child, whateer state of mind he is. Where ever he is relating to the process.

 

3. E - Empathise : Get connected with the child, acknowledge his mental state.

 

C: clarify : if he needs help. What help, how it should be provided is again decided.

 

P: Providing data : If needed, provide with data. U may not neccessarily give data diretly.  Can take help from other children to get data.

 

 

 

Answers to questions or product of any acitvity is the last important thing in itself. The process, the reflections are the key areas. Ask more questions about them and the y learn more. But all this needs preparation atleast the for the stage I am in. Make them awqare of their own strenghts. Use HOM and thinking skills in ur questions.  Also Dont forget to encourage and appreciate.

Do lot of thinking and preparation, go trhough each step urself. Go prepared in ur sessions for each and every step to give your best.