Using Thoughtbooks to Sustain Inquiry

Author(s): Garfield Gini-Newman, Laura Gini-Newman

ISBN: 978-0-86491-396-8

Use the practical ideas, examples and templates in this resource to help students use the Thoughtbook format to capture their thinking and to revisit and refine their evolving work.

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Format: Print (30 pages)
Subject: Not Subject Specific
Grade: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type of resource: Professional Resources
Language: English
Published: 2016

Overview

Using Thoughtbooks to Sustain Inquiry describes how educators can effectively support sustained, iterative inquiry using a Thoughtbook format designed to capture developing thinking, giving students an opportunity to revisit and refine their evolving work. This booklet includes a rationale for using Thoughtbooks in 21st century classrooms and offers a range of practical ideas for implementing them in all grade levels and in all subjects. The text is accompanied by examples showing Thoughtbooks in use in varied educational settings. Practical templates that can be used or adapted for a variety of challenging inquiries are included to assist in implementation.

Table of Contents

What is a Thoughtbook?

Why might you use a Thoughtbook?

When and where might you use a Thoughtbook?

How can you implement the use of Thoughtbooks in your classroom?

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Regular Price: $14.95
Format: Print