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STP PLM: Skilful Questioning to Deepen Learning in English Language Classrooms (Pri and Sec)

Learn how to use skilful questioning to deepen learning in your EL classroom. Register on OPAL2.0 by 10 March using code EL-000144.

Last updated 8 September 2026

How can I use questions to deepen my students’ learning in the EL classroom? What should I consider when planning key questions, using questions to deepen learning, checking for understanding and providing feedback to enable my students to attain the intended learning outcomes?

Overview

Skilful questioning is a fundamental pedagogical skill for every teacher. Ample research evidence points to the integral role skilful questioning plays to inspire learners, to deepen their learning and to stimulate critical and inventive thinking. In this Singapore Teaching Practice-Professional Learning Module (STP-PLM), you will have opportunities to learn about the STP teaching considerations and Teaching Actions in the STP Teaching Areas such as planning key questions, using questions to deepen learning as well as checking for understanding and providing feedback.

Learning Goals

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • recognise the purposes of skilful questioning to promote student engagement, learning and metacognition;

  • apply the considerations in planning for skilful questioning;

  • formulate appropriate questions for students to attain the desired learning outcomes; and

  • enact skilful questioning in EL lessons.

Course Structure

Mode of Learning

Asynchronous Online Learning Period 1

3 hours

Mon, 7 Apr – Tue, 22 Apr

Synchronous Online Learning Session 1

2 hours

Mon, 28 Apr (P.M.)

Asynchronous Online Learning Period 2

3 hours

Tue, 29 Apr – Fri, 16 May

Synchronous Online Learning Session 2

2 hours

Thu, 22 May (P.M.)

Target Participants

EL KP, TLs and Teachers who teach at the primary and secondary levels

Registration

Please register on OPAL2.0 using this code: EL-000144. (opens in new tab)
Closing date for registration: Tue, 10 Mar

For enquiries, please contact:

Ms Elizabeth Lee (Academy Officer/Pedagogy) at elizabeth_h_lee@moe.gov.sg. (opens in new tab)