Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry - Softcover

Krauss, Jane; Boss, Suzie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1452202567 ISBN 13: 9781452202563

Publisher: Corwin, 2013

Synopsis

Everything you need to know to lead effective and engaging project-based learning!

This timely and practical book shows how to implement academically-rich classroom projects that teach the all-important skill of inquir

About this title

About the Author

Jane Krauss is a teacher, author and consultant who does curriculum and program development designed to increase participation of girls and other underrepresented groups in computer science. She will gladly tell you why computational thinking is the fundamental literacy of our technical age!

Jane also writes and offers professional development internationally around the topic of project-based learning with technology. With Suzie Boss, she is coauthor of Reinventing Project-Based Learning: Your Field Guide to Real World Projects in the Digital Age (2nd ed., 2014, ISTE) and Thinking Through Project-Based Learning: Guiding Deeper Inquiry (2013, Corwin). 

In her free time, Jane enjoys dabbling in glasswork and mosaics, and keeps fit running and hiking on woodland trails just outside her door in Eugene, Oregon.

Review

"The book is filled with examples of how to teach and create critical thinking experiences in project-based learning. It fulfills it purpose of helping teachers have better projects that incorporate a high level of critical thinking and authentic learning. The project-based learning spiral provides teachers with the practical guidance they need in creating critical thinking and authentic learning experiences in project-based learning." Author: Telannia Norfar, National Faculty Member Published On: 2012-10-26

"This book pulls together related research and current theories of PBL, brain based learning, and inquiry. Any teacher or administrator interested in or doing Project Based Learning will find this book very useful." Author: Jeanne R. Gren, Principal Published On: 2012-10-26

"The book has several purposes (doing PBL rather than just preparing, supporting educators, presenting ways to develop 21st Century skills, and developing inquiry skills) which are clearly defined in the beginning and flows into each chapter. I believe the book makes a distinct contribution because it provides for practical applications in the classroom and for lively discussion in Professional Learning communities." Author: Patricia Allanson, Math Teacher/Department Chair Published On: 2012-10-26

"Ensuring that students take the lead is critical thinking and problem solving is the key to success. This book will provide educators with the tools to get students ready for real world learning and collaboration." Author: Tania E. Dymkowski, Instructional Support K-8 Published On: 2012-10-26

"The Ultimate Guide to PBL. A well-written, engaging book that makes even a master PBL teacher rethink her ideas. A must for all!" Author: Lisa Parisi, Teacher Published On: 2012-10-26

"I was inspired by the projects and the positive reinforcement the students received." Author: Susan Harmon, Middle School Teacher Published On: 2012-10-26

Edition details

• Publisher: Corwin
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1452202567
• ISBN 13: 9781452202563
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 216