Luz Santana - The Right Question Institute

Lou Santana discusses the Right Question Institute's work in developing question formulation skills, which are crucial for learning, advocacy, and democracy. The institute's techniques are applied in education, healthcare, and civic engagement. The video highlights the importance of these skills in fostering critical thinking and democratic participation, with examples from educational settings. Historical context is provided through the story of Septima Clark, emphasizing the need for inquiry in strengthening democracy.

What is the foundational skill discussed by Lou Santana that is crucial for learning and democracy?

• Public speaking

• Question formulation

• Mathematical reasoning

• Creative writing

What was the initial mistake made by the Right Question Institute when working with low-income and immigrant parents?

• Providing answers instead of questions

• Giving questions instead of developing skills

• Focusing on education instead of healthcare

• Ignoring the parents' concerns

How many teachers worldwide are using the Right Question Institute's strategy?

• 400,000

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 300,000

In what areas can the question formulation technique be applied according to the Right Question Institute?

• Only in education

• In healthcare and social services

• In multiple fields including education, healthcare, and civic engagement

• Only in civic and voter engagement

What was the focus of the high school teacher's lesson using the question formulation technique?

• Environmental issues

• Systemic injustice

• Technological advancements

• Historical events

What did Septima Clark emphasize as necessary for strengthening democracy?

• Inquiring rather than accepting

• Studying without inquiry

• Memorizing facts

• Believing without questioning

What was the purpose of the citizenship schools founded by Septima Clark?

• To teach advanced mathematics

• To teach African Americans to read and write for advocacy and voting

• To offer music education

• To provide vocational training