Module 2-1 -1136
Children's Questions
Educators recognize childrens' questions as an avenue
along which they travel in an effort to make their needs
and interests known.
It is suggested that the directions be given at the
beginning of a morning or afternoon session and that the
children be permitted to keep their papers until the close
of that session.
DIRECTIONS FOR STUDENTS
Girls and Boys:
Often you want to ask questions. Sometimes people seem too busy to listen to your questions. Sometimes it is almost time for school to close or for you to go to another class when you want to ask your questions. Sometimes there are so many who want to ask questions that you do not get a chance to ask yours.
A teacher who works with boys and girls is eager to know what questions you would like to ask if you could have an opportunity to ask all that you wish to ask. This teacher thinks that if teachers knew more about the questions you want to ask them, maybe they could give more time and attention to your questions. This morning you may have time to write all the questions you would like to ask.
Take a piece of paper. In the upper right-hand corner write your name. Below that write your grade. Below that write the word girl, if you are a girl. Write the word boy, if you are a boy.
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Emily V. Baker, Childrens Questions and Their Implications for Planning the Curriculum (New York: Bureau of Publications, Teachers College, Columbia University, 1945) p. 7