Spring 2026 ASPIRE Semester 2, Course 11: Designing & Facilitating Questioning

Spring 2026 ASPIRE Semester 2, Course 11
January 20th, 2026

This course empowers educators to design and facilitate rich classroom discussions by mastering the types and purposes of questions, crafting high-quality open-ended and closed prompts, and strategically applying wait time and cueing techniques. Participants will explore discussion methods such as Socratic seminars, interpretive discussions, and document-based inquiries (DBQs), learning to engage all students, use questioning as formative assessment, and promote deep critical thinking and active participation. Questioning strategies will address multiple intelligences and diverse learning styles for all students, with a focus on multilingual learners and those with ability differences. Standards addressed: NJ Professional Standards for Teachers 4, 5, 6, 7, 8; CAEP R1.3; INTASC 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

ELIGIBILITY

Only candidates who have: 1) earned a CE, 2) successfully completed the 50-Hour Pre-Professional Component, and 3) are currently employed as a full-time teacher of record are eligible to enroll.

NOTE: EACH applicant must complete the Google form as part of their official entrance into the ASPIRE to Teach program. ASPIRE to Teach is required to collect student identification information that corresponds with the applicant’s NJDOE professional account (via NJEdCert). This information must be completed for initial registration by each applicant.

PLEASE ONLY COMPLETE THIS FORM ONE TIME FOR YOUR FIRST COURSE in the ASPIRE program, NOT at every course. ASPIRE To Teach Application Information

The ASPIRE to Teach experience

ASPIRE to Teach offers an online program experience with an assigned ASPIRE Lead Instructor (ALI) who is a veteran educator and provides guidance, direction, and feedback in each course. During Fall and Spring terms, ASPIRE candidates also participate in with Professional Learning Community (PLC) Saturday Sessions (8:30am-1:30pm) that occur twice each term (2 PLCs in Fall, 2 PLCs in Spring). During the Summer terms, there are no PLC Saturday Sessions (alternate assignments replace the PLC content).

ASPIRE to Teach focuses on Universal Design for Learning, High-Leverage Practices, and Relationship-Driven Instruction. ASPIRE Lead Instructors (ALIs) support candidates in meeting the New Jersey Professional Standards for Teachers through online learning experiences, video coaching, PLC meetings, and personalized support.

Dates

January 20th, 2026

Pricing

$400.00

Refunds

Typically no refunds are allowed. For inquiries, please contact the ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.

Have Questions?

Contact The ASPIRE to Teach administrative team, aspiretoteach@rowan.edu.