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 * Questions for Videos **
 * How did the teacher make sure that the students were able to demonstrate their thinking, answer the question? ||
 * * Students were given an open environment in which to share.
 * Her first questions gave everyone a moment to think before the response started
 * She provided cues to focus the discussion on specific features of the painting. ||
 * What are some features of the learning environment that support this questioning? ||
 * * Circled chairs
 * predetermined rules, evidence of prior instruction on class discussions
 * safe environment for responding
 * every answer is given consideration without judgement ||
 * How does asking higher order thinking questions and eliciting explanations improve students’ learning? ||
 * * Each student has to think about the question for themselves instead of simply absorbing what a teacher gives them.
 * The teacher does very little talking. The students provide most of the discussion. ||
 * How do you ensure a culture that engages //__every student, every question, every time__//__?__ ||
 * * By designing interactive, higher order lessons, where all students are expected to contribute in order to meet some sort of group goal.
 * Classroom environment must be set up to make sure that kids feel 100% comfortable to participate.
 * Provide a variety of questions that allow students to share their points of view and be active thinkers and listeners. ||