Overview of How Do We Know They re Getting Better?: Measuring Students' Inquiry, Problem-Solving, And Critical Thinking Abilities Book

Boost your students' 21st century skills. How do we measure students inquiry, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities so that we know they are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century? John Barell explains how inquiry leads to problem solving and provides specific steps for formative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills. Included are examples that show how to use today s technology in the classroom and how to use inquiry to develop and assess students' ability to:Think critically and creatively Collaborate with others Become self-directed learners Adapt and become resourceful Develop a sense of leadership, responsibility and global awarenessThe authors challenge teachers to reflect on their own learning, thinking and problem-solving processes as well as those of their students. The text provides frameworks for monitoring students progress and guidelines for communicating with parents. Teachers will find examples from all grade levels that illustrate how to observe and assess students growth in their development of 21st century capacities, making this a timely and valuable resource. Table of Contents: Introduction An Overview Teacher Modeling Creating the Invitation-to-Risk Environment Curriculum for the 21st Century Preassessments Formative Assessments: Gathering a "Wealth of Information" From Stories to Powerful Questions "My Inquiry Skills Shot Through the Roof!" "STEM Changed My Life!" "Cookie-Cutter A" Becomes Self-Directed Student Inquiry Begins at Home After Action Reviews Index

• Book Type :

Education

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

264 pages

• ISBN - 10 :

813211616X

• How Do We Know They re Getting Better?: Measuring Students' Inquiry, Problem-Solving, And Critical Thinking Abilities Published On :

28 Oct 2013

• Resource:

Students and Professionals:Society&SocialSciences, Education

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