How Socratic Seminar Can Help Grow A Culture Of Inquiry

How Socratic Seminar Can Help Grow A Culture Of Inquiry

How Socratic Seminar Can Help Grow A Culture Of Inquiry Fostering a culture of inquiry is essential. One powerful educational tool that can help achieve this goal is the Socratic seminar. Named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, this method of discussion...

How Costa’s Levels of Questioning Can Unlock Deeper Learning

How Costa’s Levels of Questioning Can Unlock Deeper Learning

How Costa's Levels of Questioning Can Unlock Deeper Learning Questions are the key that unlocks knowledge, encourages curiosity, and stimulates critical thinking. One educational theorist who has made significant contributions to the understanding of questioning is...

Using Authentic Audience In PBL To Unlock Critical Thinking

Using Authentic Audience In PBL To Unlock Critical Thinking

Using Authentic Audience In PBL To Unlock Critical Thinking by Drew Perkins, Director of ThoughtStretchers Education The ThoughtStretchers PBL model includes 5 'levers for quality' that we rely on as we guide educators through the project design process in our...

What Is The Question Formulation Technique?

What Is The Question Formulation Technique?

What Is The Question Formulation Technique? The ability to ask the right questions is a skill that can make all the difference and the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) can be a valuable tool in your inquiry toolbox to help students improve their question-asking...

19 Types of Questions To Grow Critical Thinking

19 Types of Questions To Grow Critical Thinking

19 Types of Questions To Grow Critical Thinking Fostering critical thinking skills is essential for individuals to navigate the complexities of the modern world. As educators, one powerful tool at our disposal is the art of questioning. Thought-provoking questions...

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