Vermittlungsfragen
Vermittlungsfragen, often translated as "mediation questions" or "interrogative mediators," are a pedagogical tool used in various educational contexts, particularly in language learning and cognitive skills development. They are not simply questions asked by a teacher, but rather questions that are intentionally designed to guide a learner's thought process, bridge conceptual gaps, or facilitate deeper understanding of a subject.
The core principle behind vermittlungsfragen is to stimulate active learning rather than passive reception of information.
In language acquisition, vermittlungsfragen might be used to help a learner deduce the meaning of a new