FAC 6. Asking Probing Questions

Probing questions are open-ended questions that invite the participant to provide additional information about what they have said or implied. These questions are among the most important tools for any facilitator, since they enable empathic learning about the participant’s views, values, and feelings in regard to a particular topic. Learn how to ask probing questions, which are essential to uncovering participants’ views about harms to children and the possible actions for addressing those harms.