How Do We Know They’re Getting Better?

Assessment for 21st Century Minds, K–8

Häftad, Engelska, 2012

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Beskrivning

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 pre, formative and summative 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 creativelyCollaborate with othersBecome self-directed learnersAdapt and become resourcefulDevelop 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 show how to observe and assess students′ growth in their development of 21st century capacities, making this a timely and valuable resource.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-03-14
Mått:177 x 254 x 17 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:264
Förlag:SAGE Publications Inc
ISBN:9781412995283

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Learn more about John Barell′s PD offeringsJohn Barell is Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Teaching at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, and former public school teacher in New York City. For the past several years he has been a consultant for inquiry-based instruction and creation of science/social studies networks at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. For most of his educational career he has worked with schools nationally to foster inquiry, problem-based learning, critical thinking, and reflection. Barell is the author of several books, including Teaching for Thoughtfulness: Strategies to Enhance Intellectual Development (1995, 2nd ed.) and Developing More Curious Minds (2003).

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“John Barell′s writing provides insight and a compelling vision for educators in design and inquiry to promote critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration and the engagement of all learners. This is a must read for educators, parents and policymakers to successfully create a culture of inquiry for 21st century learning.”

Innehållsförteckning

AppreciationsAbout the AuthorIntroduction1. An Overview2. Teacher Modeling3. Creating the Invitation-to-Risk Environment4. Curriculum for the 21st Century5. Preassessments6. Formative Assessments: Gathering a "Wealth of Information"7. From Stories to Powerful Questions8. "My Inquiry Skills Shot Through the Roof!"9. "STEM Changed My Life!"10. "Cookie-Cutter A" Becomes Self-Directed Student11. Inquiry Begins at Home12. After Action ReviewsIndex