The document emphasizes the importance of quality questioning in fostering a thinking culture in the classroom, as noted by Walsh & Sattes (2010). It highlights the role of cultivating habits of mind—including accuracy, curiosity, empathy, and flexibility—in enhancing learning. The discussion prompts educators to explore how quality questioning and habits of mind can promote collaborative thinking among students and teachers.

1. Class- As stated on in Chapter 6, Walsh & Sattes (2010) write
that” Thinking through quality questioning incorporates habits
of mind and thinking dispositions. Cultivating Habits of Mind
are also important. It includes the pursuit of accuracy,
intellectual curiosity, empathetic listening, flexibility in
thinking (page 146).
This week’s focus is on creating a thinking culture. Discuss the
following:
How can you use quality questioning to create a classroom
culture where students and teacher work together to advance
thinking and knowing?
How do you define
habits of the mind
? What habits of mind underpin thinking and questioning?