Introduction:
Would you rather questions are a great way to break the ice during meetings, professional development, or other gatherings of teachers. They can inspire friendly debate, spark fun conversation, and help you get to know your fellow educators. Here are 15 creative and thought-provoking would you rather questions you can use in your next teacher gathering.
1. Would you rather teach only math and science courses for the rest of your career or only teach language arts and social studies?
2. Would you rather grade essays for an entire weekend or do lesson planning for the upcoming month in one sitting?
3. Would you rather have no classroom technology (e.g., computers, tablets, smartboards) or have no physical teaching resources (e.g., books, posters, desk supplies)?
4. Would you rather have a classroom with oversized windows and abundant natural light but no air conditioning, or a classroom without windows but equipped with air conditioning?
5. Would you rather spend your summer break immersed in professional development workshops or devote it to planning a detailed curriculum for the upcoming academic year?
6. Would you rather write individualized notes to each student’s family every week or record a daily vlog of your teaching experiences?
7. Would you rather teach only one class of exceptionally motivated students who ask challenging questions or teach multiple classes of varying ability levels and interests?
8. Would you rather receive an increased salary with limited prep time during the workday or have ample prep time during the workday but with a lower salary?
9. Would you rather organize a large-scale, immersive educational field trip for your students or create an elaborate, year-long project-based learning experience?
10. Would you rather have mandatory collaboration with a challenging colleague every week or limited communication with other staff members throughout the school year?
11. Would you rather witness an unforgettable “aha” moment in one student’s learning or help a group of students make moderate but steady progress throughout the year?
12. Would you rather be known as a demanding teacher who prepares students for success in future education or as a lighthearted teacher who fosters a love of learning by making coursework fun and engaging?
13. Would you rather spend an extra hour before school each day mentoring struggling students or spend that time after school participating in an extracurricular program?
14. Would you rather teach in a highly structured, traditional school setting with abundant resources or in an experimental, progressive setting with limited resources but creative freedom?
15. Finally, would you rather have your students perform exceptionally well on standardized tests but fail to make emotional connections with them or have heartwarming and lasting relationships with your students without significant test score improvement?
Conclusion:
These 15 would you rather questions can be conversation-starters at icebreakers at your next gathering of teachers. Let the debates begin, and enjoy the chance to learn more about your colleagues’ preferences and opinions on various educational scenarios.
