Beautiful Questions in the Classroom: Transforming Classrooms Into Cultures of Curiosity and Inquiry

"Why does student engagement and motivation seem to plummet as learners advance in school? Why does the constant stream of questions from curious toddlers slow to barely a trickle as they become teenagers? And moreover, what can teachers and schools do to repair this alarming trend? A More Beautiful Question in the Classroom (tentative title, subject to change) will be based on Berger's best-selling book, A More Beautiful Question. It expands upon some of the concepts at the heart of that book-exploring the critical importance of questioning; the often-surprising ways inquiry leads directly to learning, innovation, and personal growth; and the ways that students can become better, more effective questioners. Teachers' questioning skills are important - but teaching cannot end there. Great teachers not only ask great questions, but also help their students ask bigger, more beautiful questions. The book is intended to be inspirational, rallying educators around a mission of transforming classrooms into cultures of curiosity and inquiry. But it will also be highly practical, filled with real-world examples and cases studies that illustrate simple, proven ways to bring more questioning into classrooms. Throughout the book, there will be lesson plans, classroom exercises, and step-by-step teaching strategies-all designed to provide a strong foundation that educators can immediately apply to their daily lives as teachers and leaders"--
Helping students ask bigger, more beautiful questionsWhy does engagement plummet as learners advance in school? Why does the stream of questions from curious toddlers slow to a trickle as they become teenagers? Most importantly, what can teachers and schools do to reverse this trend? Beautiful Questions in the Classroom has the answers. Written to be both inspirational and practical, this resource will help educators transform their classrooms into cultures of curiosity. Readers will find: ·         Strategies to inspire bigger, more beautiful student questions·         Techniques to help educators ask more beautiful questions ·         Real-world examples, case studies, practical ideas, and question stems ·         Videos showing strategies at work