Module 1 - Activity 11 - Encouraging learners to ask questions

My experiences with encouraging learners to ask questions in class:

I have to create a question-friendly environment where students are not afraid to ask questions, students do not laugh at each other when they ask questions, I present items that stimulate students to ask question and I am receptive to being questioned.  I should also model and teach how I want students to ask questions, and encourage them to ask and answer questions.  Although I did not use a picture or photograph (in my opinion I think I used an idea), during the activity, based on the questions the students asked, I noted that they were curious and they were thinking about ideas presented by their peers and they linked these to their experiences.  The questions students asked gave me an understanding of what and how they were thinking and how I should present my instruction.