3-Dimensional Questions

Three-Dimensional Questioning is a brain-friendly, student-oriented approach to learning that follows a logical sequence of learning. This approach to learning uses, as its basis, expertly crafted questioning. The process leads students from the novice state to increasingly more complex states of learning using:

1. The Memory (knowledge) components of learning for recall and explanation;
2. The Judgment-related deeper knowledge components of discernment and deliberation;
3. The Crafting/Construction components of the learning that involve applying and creating, actually doing something with that knowledge and understanding. In simplest terms, the student in step 1. gains the factual knowledge to use in step 2, deeply understands the learning, and then, step 3, does something personally with that knowledge.

Where is Three-Dimensional Questioning used?
The Three-Dimensional Questioning approach is specifically geared to teaching and training in schoolrooms and industrial training applications. Knowing the approach and using it properly places the teacher or trainer in the higher ranks of instructional effectiveness.
Three-Dimensional Questioning is based on solid teaching practice. It is especially compatible with brain-friendly learning principles.

Who Can Use Three-Dimensional Questioning?
Anyone can use this approach, but to do it well requires a certain amount of effort and commitment. The better the techniques and principles are learned and applied, the more powerful the teaching.

The Three-dimensional questioning approach requires a certain amount of time to master. Coaching sessions with peers and others are helpful in perfecting it. However, once the steps are mastered, the teacher becomes more powerful, the students are tuned in, and real learning occurs. Most importantly, once the concepts and practices are mastered, the teacher is a powerful teacher for life! What better gift could a teacher (in school districts, industrial training settings, etc.) provide for learners?


When is Three-Dimensional Questioning used?
This approach is powerful teaching and can be used in almost any teaching or training situation. Trainers and teachers can have a powerful impact by following the protocols and principles that are outlined in it.

How is it Done?
There are steps to be mastered and understandings to be reached. With work, each teacher or trainer can practice until he or she is fully confidant and competent in using the approach. Teachers/trainers can coach each other to accelerate the learning.

Why is Three-Dimensional Questioning used?
Three-Dimensional Teaching is the one of the most powerful ways to engage students and promote deep learning and long-lasting retention. Experience suggests that students love the approach and self-engage when it is used.

This approach is brain-friendly. Students more readily accept the learning when it is applied in the three dimensions.

The proof comes in the doing. Gauge your own results as you apply these powerful learning principles.