These “checklists” will be posted from
the PCAF – ICEA staff on an ongoing basis
to help Christian educators with
tips, ideas, and instructions. 

Ask Students
Questions

Jesus said to her, Woman
why are you weeping? Whom are
you seeking?  (John 20:15)

What to Do:

• During the study of your lesson, carefully prepare a good question to ask students in the classroom.
• Ask students questions and poll them. Find out what their thinking is…on the scriptures and issues related to them (Luke 8:43-48).
• Most students need time to reply to questions…so don’t be quick to respond with answers after you present a question (Matt. 21:23-27).
• Sometimes ask questions to get the class “pulse”, then gauge the best direction in which the class should proceed (Matt. 16:13-20).
• Handle students carefully who respond to your questions with incorrect answers. Try to reply in such a way to help the student “save face”. If you do, they should recover quickly.

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