EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.

The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast

Jennifer Gonzalez

Education, Teaching, Instruction, Classroommanagement, Educationreform

4.8 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 7 September 2025

⏱️ 7 minutes

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Summary

Answering student questions is faster in the moment, but redirecting is better in the long run. The next time a student asks you a question, pause before answering and see if you can point them toward finding the answer themselves.

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0:00.0	Welcome to EduTip 33, where we'll talk about why you should answer more student questions with questions of your own.
0:08.2	Edututips is a side project of the Cult of Pedagogy podcast where I share one quick idea to make your teaching better.
0:14.8	This is Jennifer Gonzalez and I am your host.
0:18.2	Edututip 33 is sponsored by Brisk Teaching.
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0:27.9	grading, and trying to keep students engaged all while running out of hours in the day?
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