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The research aims to investigate how different questioning strategies used by teachers impact student silence in college English classes.

May 28, 2026Open Access

The Research on the Influence of Teacher's Questioning Strategies on the Silence in College English Classroom Teaching

Key Points

The research aims to investigate how different questioning strategies used by teachers impact student silence in college English classes.
Combination of questionnaire surveys, interviews, and classroom observations used for data collection.
Analysis focused on fairness of questioning, waiting time, and strategic design of questions.
Participants include college students in English classrooms.
Findings show that optimized questioning strategies significantly reduce classroom silence.
Enhanced student engagement was noted with improved questioning methods.
The study provides a theoretical and practical basis for reforming college English teaching.

Abstract

This study examines the impact of teachers 'questioning strategies on student silence in contemporary college English classrooms. Classroom silence is not merely a reflection of individual student states but is closely tied to the effectiveness of teachers' questioning methods. Through a combination of questionnaire surveys, interviews, and classroom observations, the research analyzes how the fairness of questioning, waiting time, and strategic design influence classroom interaction. The findings demonstrate that optimizing questioning strategies can significantly reduce classroom silence and enhance student engagement, providing both theoretical and practical foundations for reforming college English teaching.

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