Geographical question typologies: student-generated questions

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Abstract

Primary classrooms provide the learnings in Geography that are the foundation for geographical learnings in the secondary classroom. This chapter concerns the nature of student-generated questions in the Geography lessons of primary classrooms in Australia. The typology of student-generated questions provided in this chapter indicates the need for teachers to provide opportunities for students to discuss their ideas in small groups as well as a whole class. These discussions must encourage the students to question their learnings. This chapter provides an insight into the nature of questioning in the primary Geography classroom – giving a voice to the student. A major conclusion is that student-generated questions and natural discourse concerning geographical concepts and ideas should be included in all primary classrooms as the thinking skills enhanced through student-generated questioning is likely to be transferable to other learning areas.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTeaching Primary Geography
Subtitle of host publicationSetting the Foundation
EditorsGillian Kidman, Daniela Schmeinck
Place of PublicationCham Switzerland
PublisherSpringer
Pages81-92
Number of pages12
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9783030999704
ISBN (Print)9783030999698
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameKey Challenges in Geograpy
ISSN (Print)2522-8420
ISSN (Electronic)2522-8439

Keywords

  • Questions
  • Student-generated questions
  • Geography
  • Primary school

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