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by Jill Colyer (Author), Jennifer Watt (Author), Teresa Cariglia-Bull (Author)
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
Number of Pages: 248
Dimensions: 0.6 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN
Publication Date: June 14, 2024
