Is it better to teach by asking, and letting one draw their own conclusions, or is it better to just answer?

Answer 1

It is much better to let one draw their own conclusions, though you must confirm or deny those conclusions once they are presented to you. Otherwise, there is a chance someone is merely replacing ignorance with false belief, which is not an improvement.

Answer 2

When we, as teachers, are asked a question, we should answer with clarity. We do not matter in how the asker draws their conclusions. We ALL draw conclusions without having to be taught how. The quality and meaningfulness of our conclusions depends upon how much information and associations we have accumulated. We, the teacher, help others to accumulate information and associations. Teachers who think that people learn how to think critically, to make high quality "conclusions", by being forced to answer questions are wrong. People learn critical-thinking skills by USING their growing accumulation of information and associations. It is best to teach by providing information, activities that increase the construction of associations, and activities that allow the learner to apply his own drawn conclusions.

Answer 3

It depends on the student's ability. The purpose of teaching is to enlighten the student. So use whichever method suits the student. First ask a question and let them draw conclusions. Then give your view which should normally have more insight.

Answer 4

It depends on each individual you are teaching.

Some have exceedingly good insight to figure out by themselves what point you are trying to make, while others havent a clue and must be told.

Never "assume" that they "get it", or, you will probably find that you have left them far behind and after so far, with no possible way to catch up.

Tests are some indication of what you are trying to teach, comes through, but, as in all things, even those are fallible, as some people just dont test well...(I was one, I would know the correct answer and still wouldnt believe it, and mark something else! Biggest doubting Thomas there ever was!)...

You will get to know each pupil as you go through the year, and by thier scores, thier actions and by thier questions and even more important, by thier inattention or fidgeding, if they are getting your teachings or not...

I wish you well..

Jesse

Answer 5

It depends, you should do both.

Ask questions so you know they are still listening, always quote scripture, and always give other sources if possible (especially for prophecy)

The best method of teaching I believe is asking a question, giving a scripture address (ie; BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE [joh3:16] ) then let them draw their own conclusions from that.

But if you are teaching a long topic, always teach and answer questions yourself, but drop questions in always, to make sure they are still listening!!

Answer 6

I find teaching by example and then allowing the students to come up their own conclusions; this serves them much, much better as a useful skill for final exams.

Answer 7

There is equal value in both because it depends on the individual. Some prefer not to ask and can gain what they need by answering Some find value in seeing all the answers as they come. There is more than one way to learn.

Answer 8

it would be best to teach someone to throughly research an issue and after the FACTS and not the preceptions are known, think through the issue and then come to their own answer.

if you teach someone to think investigate, then decide you achieve a free thinker, this is not benificial to governments, nor religion, oh well.

the trick is to look at things with out the tint of prejudice in your lenses. easier said than done

Answer 9

I use the Socratic method extensively (review my questions and answers for examples).

Requiring the reader to do some thinking rather than spoon-feeding the answer has a liberating effect on those who tend not to challenge what they believe.

Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, Teach a man to fish and he eats for life.

The same applies to thinking.

Answer 10

if you know something and someone asks ... then answer the best you can
i feel a good teacher should use a variety of methods in teaching ... i love rhetorical questions , allowing people to come to their own answers also
but i feel its very important not to let people think something that you know to be false