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Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter

Class Details

About the Course

By changing the way we ask questions, we can transform conversations in a way that will allow us to truly see, hear, and understand where those around us are coming from. The book Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations that Matter" will help you to lay the foundation for trust, psychological safety, productivity, impact, and a culture of connection.

This three credit class is meant for educators at every level and every subject, K-12. This includes, but is not limited to, teachers, principals, librarians, and counselors.

Required Text:

Ask Powerful Questions: Create Conversations That Matter by Will Wise and Chad Littlefield

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Hold more meaningful conversations with students and peers.
Shift language to allow conversations to be more open.
Create intention to let others know that you are willing to know who they are.
Build rapport to show students that you truly see them.
Create open conversations to let others know that you hear them.

Grade(s): Pre-K Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade Elementary K-5 Secondary 6-12
Subject(s): Professional Development
Teacher Quality Standard(s): QS 2.C QS 3.B QS 3.F

Facilitator

Catherine Lee

Catherine Lee is a secondary mathematics teacher who currently works with 7th grade students in Colorado to build their mathematical/critical thinking skills. This is her 15th year of teaching math; 11 years at the middle school level and 4 years at the high school level.

The way in which students learn has changed dramatically from her first year of teaching. Over the course of several years, Catherine has updated her teaching style to meet the needs of the newest generation of digital learners. By creating videos and incorporating them into her class, students are able to use technology in a meaningful way within her classroom and she is able to have small groups to help students succeed. In turn, classroom management has become much easier, better relationships with students have been formed, days are less stressful, and her evaluations have improved. In addition, students are able to watch the videos at home when they are absent or when they want to see the lesson again. The following are quotes from students and one parent:

“It has given me the chance to work at my own pace. I can rewind the video if I don’t get something and work on homework faster.”
“The positive changes that I have noticed are that people are working harder and it’s a lot more fun to do than watch the teacher stand in front of the class for a large percentage of the class.”
“I don’t have to wait for kids to get quiet.”
“I’ve seen people understanding more about what is going on and people are becoming more positive and happy to learn new things.”
“I feel like my math skills are getting stronger because of the videos. I have seen a positive change in my grades.”
“I have been able to focus more and I now have access to the lesson from home! I have been able to go at my own pace. If I have any questions, Mrs. Lee is always available.”
“I have noticed that there are more interactions with each other but we still get our work done.”
“My daughter and I no longer argue about doing assignments. I can watch the videos with her and I know how to help her.”

Catherine holds a BA in secondary mathematics from the University of Northern Colorado, a MA in secondary pedagogy and design in mathematics from the University of Colorado in Denver, and a MA in school counseling from Adams State University.

Reviews

Mary Harlow

I highly recommend this course. Catherine was a great facilitator and the book was full of strategies and real-life examples of how to ask questions to create deeper understanding and connections with others. I will use this information in both my work life and personal life.