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