A headteacher observes that several teachers ask many recall questions but rarely probe reasoning. Which supervisory response is most likely to improve practice sustainably?

Correct answer: Use evidence-based feedback conferences and focused follow-up observations. Evidence-based feedback conferences with focused follow-up observations give teachers specific, ongoing support to change their questioning habits.

• Conduct a one-off workshop before diagnosing the observed practice. A one-off workshop held before diagnosing the practice is unlikely to change it.
• Replace observations with checklists and teachers' self-reports. Checklists and self-reports remove direct evidence and developmental dialogue.
• Increase observation frequency without providing developmental feedback. More observations without developmental feedback do not help teachers improve.