EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.
EduTip 33: Answer more questions with questions.  
Podcast: The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
Published On: Sun Sep 07 2025
Description: Answering student questions is faster in the moment, but redirecting is better in the long run. The next time a student asks you a question, pause before answering and see if you can point them toward finding the answer themselves.  ------------------- Thanks to Brisk Teaching for sponsoring this tip. You can find written and video versions of these at cultofpedagogy.com/edutips.