THINQ Grades 1--3

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 classroomsAnswer questions individually or with colleagues to reflect on their journey into inquiry-based learningRead real-life accounts of inquiry in action across grade levelsAssess what effective reflection and sharing look like in grades 1 3Access reproducibles that will help them with inquiry-based learningContents:Introduction: About THINQChapter 1: Getting Started Inquiry-Based Learning With Elementary LearnersChapter 2: Assessment and Evaluation Understanding How Elementary Learners Are DoingChapter 3: Wondering and Questioning The Heart of InquiryChapter 4: Finding Out The Investigation and Exploration Phase of an InquiryChapter 5: Making Sense Helping Elementary Students Synthesize, Consolidate, and ReflectChapter 6: Reflecting and Sharing Pushing Learning to a Deeper LevelChapter 7: Wrapping It Up What Matters MostReferences and ResourcesIndex