Article suggests ways to slow the deluge of questionnaires that is strangling the academic world and its administrators, and still improve data collection. (Editor)

Three models dealing with indoctrination and inquiry are examined and used to support the thesis that it is desirable for the schools to attempt to reinforce and change values. (EJS)

Results indicated that the diagnostic questioning strategy using Full Model to Open Questioning was more efficacious for modifying the structure and content of young learners' expressive language repertoires than the reverse, which begins with an open ended question, "tell me about this," and proceeds through more restricted alternatives.…

Techniques for improving response rate on mail questionnaire surveys are discussed. (JD)

A rationale is given for the use of questioning techniques and strategies in classroom instruction. B. Bloom's Taxonomy of Educational Objectives is presented as one framework for questions. Five pitfalls, including avoiding vague questions and personal pronouns, are discussed. (CL)

Suggests using games to teach students how to ask effective questions. Games include "I've Got a Secret,""What's My Career,""To Tell the Truth,""Jeopardy,""Stump the Teacher,""Ten Q," and "Question Circle." (KC)

The study compared the effects of verbatim and paraphrased questions used during learning on performance on a later test of semantic encoding. (RC)

A short review of research on the effects of using inserted questions in instructional media and prose.

Discusses facilitation of deep reflection on personal meaning as a critical educational practice in experiential learning settings. Describes the "perspective interview," a semiformal one-to-one conversation in which the leader or facilitator proceeds through a series of questions designed to uncover the respondent's beliefs, values,…

Presents a strategy for encouraging children to ask questions with the aim of raising their awareness of how questions may be used as starting points for scientific investigations. (Author/JRH)

Presents a question-and-answer teaching technique for approaching K-12 drug education. Students can work individually or cooperatively to define and identify concepts related to drug use. Teachers supply factual information, dispel myths, and provide appropriate resources to correct errors. The article offers information on lesson objectives,…