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It is imperative that we use our every capacity to stimulate students to think. They must not be recording devices that playback information for class discussion or tests with little thought of future use. When there's pondering and stimulation to incorporate a truth into life, it will be resident in the treasury of experience.

It can be drawn upon to make correct decisions for a worthy, successful life. Ask carefully formulated questions that stimulate thought. Even if the responses are not entirely positive, they will increase the probability that important lessons will be learned. The questions should be clear and motivate discussions. They should not manipulate the student or put words into his or her mouth. Discussions which invoke a yes or no answer are weak and do little to stimulate insight. However, they are appropriate when inviting commitment.

5.1 Stimulating Student Thought

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Elder Scott challenges teachers to stimulate students to think by asking clear and carefully formulated questions. (Richard G. Scott, 'To Live and Understand Truth,' Address to Religious Educators, Feb. 4, 2005).
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