Learning coach guided questions in a formal inquiry can help facilitate critical thinking and deeper understanding. Here are two examples:
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What evidence supports your hypothesis, and how does it connect to the broader context of the topic you are investigating?
- This question encourages learners to critically evaluate their assumptions and consider how their findings relate to existing knowledge.
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What alternative explanations or perspectives might exist regarding your inquiry, and how can you investigate these further?
- This question prompts learners to think about multiple viewpoints and encourages them to explore different angles of their inquiry to develop a more comprehensive understanding.
These questions guide students to think deeply and analytically about their inquiries.