Books by Gorden Pope

Teachers' questions play a critical role, not just for the thinking they provoke, but in the modelling of questioning skills and the development of curiosity. Research shows that when teachers think more about questioning - deepening their understanding, extending their range of strategies and planning their questions - responses from pupils improve, and engagement and learning increase. This Pocketbook separates out the three elements of questioning: framing them; delivering them; and responding to the answers. It offers both simple tweaks and fundamental shifts to turn instinctive practice into a highly effective teaching and learning tool. Author and 'question master' Gorden Pope finds a happy balance between theory and evidence-based practice, ending with a short checklist for monitoring and improving your own questioning. "e;This is a really great little book - engaging, practical, useful and forward-looking. I will be recommending it to the teachers at my school."e; Jan Shapiro, Deputy Headteacher, Prendergast Ladywell Fields College. "e;The perfect mix of theory and strategy. After only a few pages I found myself reflecting on my own practice and trying out new ideas. It's become my 'go to' book for engaging passive learners."e; Jenna Barnes, AST. Head of the Globe Faculty, Conisborough College. "e;A brilliant resource which will help you to reflect and then enrich your teaching."e; J Matthews, Headteacher, William Martin Junior School.