The Early Communication: Asking Questions infographic talks about how asking questions is a natural part of developing communication. Asking learners questions supports their language development and critical thinking.
What is an Early Communication: Asking Questions?
The Early Communication: Asking Questions infographic talks about how asking questions is a natural part of developing communication. Asking learners questions supports their language development and critical thinking.
Answering questions can be difficult for some learners.
They must be able to understand what is being asked, process the question, think about the answer, and respond. It’s important for carers to know which type of questions to ask. If you are unsure, start with the easy ones (yes/no) and work up to the harder ones (open ended).
One important thing to remember is that LESS is more. Asking too many questions can cause a learner to become frustrated and shut down. A learner may learn to repeat the question rather than respond to it when asked too many questions.
When you ask a question, wait for the learner to respond. Your learner may respond by looking, gesturing, pointing, vocalizing, or not responding at all within a few seconds. Encourage the learner by modeling the desired response as your learner would if they could.
