Overview
Many educators understand that inquiry-based learning holds great potential but still need guidance to implement inquiry in their daily instructional practice. In this book, the authors provide a clear and concise approach to making inquiry-based learning a reality for any classroom. Discover why and how elementary teachers should adopt inquiry-based assessment and instructional practices to benefit their first- to third-grade learners.
Grades 1–3 teachers can use this book to:
- Recognize how they can realistically and gradually integrate inquiry-based learning into their classrooms
- Answer questions individually or with colleagues to reflect on their journey into inquiry-based learning
- Read real-life accounts of inquiry in action across grade levels
- Assess what effective reflection and sharing look like in grades 1–3
- Access reproducibles that will help them with inquiry-based learning
Contents:
Introduction: About THINQ
Chapter 1: Getting Started—Inquiry-Based Learning With Elementary Learners
Chapter 2: Assessment and Evaluation—Understanding How Elementary Learners Are Doing
Chapter 3: Wondering and Questioning—The Heart of Inquiry
Chapter 4: Finding Out—The Investigation and Exploration Phase of an Inquiry
Chapter 5: Making Sense—Helping Elementary Students Synthesize, Consolidate, and Reflect
Chapter 6: Reflecting and Sharing—Pushing Learning to a Deeper Level
Chapter 7: Wrapping It Up—What Matters Most
References and Resources
Index
This book title, THINQ Grades 1--3 ( Inquiry-Based Learning in the Classroom (Make inquiry-based learning a practical reality for every classroom.)), ISBN: 9781962188258, by Jill Colyer, Teresa Cariglia-Bull, Liz Davis, Shannon Simpson, Marie Swift, published by Solution Tree Press (June 25, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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