Chapter 5: "Teaching to the Individual, Working with the Group"

I liked the discussion of the importance of open-ended questions on page 91. The suggestions the students make also include giving time and guidance for students to formulate an answer not in an "on-the-spot, right-or-wrong" kind of way.

I really agree with this point. Asking questions that apply to all students and encourage every student to answer are essential for stimulating thought. If you don't ask any open-ended questions, you'll find a small number of students who always raise their hand to get that "brownie point" of giving the "right" answer--as the rest of the class remains silent.