Guided questioning is a technique used by educators to lead a student to new learning using a series of questions. Educators who use guided questioning effectively frame learning tasks around these questions to helps learners expand their knowledge and to give learners a connection between the classroom and the real world. Guided questioning works because it incorporates an active method of instruction rather than a passive method. With passive instruction, information is force fed to learners and are not given much freedom to be creative in the learning process. With active instruction, learners are given the opportunity to investigate, make new discoveries, and create new meaning. With guided questioning, an educator asks the questions and provides backgroun information. The learner then investigates, analyzes, and demonstrates knowledge of the underlying concepts. In this way, educators can create an environment of inquiry, where real world problems are discussed and contemplated.

The video below gives a good explanation on how guided questioning works with students.