Sample Questions for Categorization

Closed Questions (Yes/No, Limited Response)

• • "Did your students understand the lesson today?"

• • "Was your lesson plan followed as expected?"

• • "Did you use group activities in your lesson?"

Open-Ended Questions (Encourages Explanation & Reflection)

• • "How did your students respond to today’s lesson?"

• • "What strategies did you use to engage students?"

• • "How would you describe the learning atmosphere in your classroom?"

Probing Questions (Encourages Deeper Thinking)

• • "Why do you think some students were disengaged?"

• • "What factors influenced student participation?"

• • "How did your questioning techniques impact student understanding?"

Reflective Questions (Encourages Self-Awareness & Learning)

• • "What part of your lesson went well? What would you change?"

• • "What feedback have you received from students about your teaching?"

• • "If you could redo one part of today’s lesson, what would it be?"

Guiding Questions (Leads to Action & Improvement)

• • "What is one strategy you’d like to implement in your next lesson?"

• • "How can you adjust your lesson to better engage all students?"

• • "What steps can you take to ensure clearer instructions next time?"