Problem-Based Learning: An Inquiry Approach - Brossura

Barell, John F.

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ISBN 10: 141295004X ISBN 13: 9781412950046

Casa editrice: Corwin, 2006

Riassunto

A step-bystep guide for teaching your students to think critically and solve complex problems!

In a world with increasingly global economies and competition, students need to learn how to think critically and analyti

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Recensione

"Deserves a place on every educator's bookshelf. This book offers multiple examples of easy and practical ways to incorporate problem-based inquiry into every classroom." (Jeff Robbins, Science Teacher 2006-11-21)

"An easy-to-read, straightforward approach to improving student achievement. This valuable resource refocuses on what is most important in our educational system: getting kids to think for themselves." (Randal M. Koch, Principal 2006-11-21)

"Barell shares numerous examples from teachers and students to illustrate what inquiry looks like and provides the necessary tools and step-by-step guidelines to bring problem-based learning to your classroom." (Cheryl Hopper, Director 2006-11-21)

"Provides both the theoretical and practical framework for structuring instruction that will stimulate the natural curiosity of students." (David Weiss, Assistant Superintendent 2006-11-22)

"A winning, application-based analysis of PBL. Teachers receive an excellent survey of the process with attention to troubleshooting common issues and problems." (California Bookwatch, March 2007 2007-04-11)

"Enables teachers to prepare their students to take ownership of a task and use appropriate learning resources in acquiring contextual and procedural knowledge and gaining proficiency in problem-solving skills through self-directed learning and collaborative teams. For those starting out exploring problem-based learning and discovering how to facilitate the learning process, this book is a place to begin." (NSTA Recommends 2007-05-03)

"Barell has provided a sound strategy and an easy-to-follow outline for the PBL process." (Teacher Librarian, April 2007 2007-11-07)

L'autore

Learn more about John Barell's PD offerings
John Barell is Professor Emeritus of Curriculum and Teaching at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, and former public school teacher in New York City. For the past several years he has been a consultant for inquiry-based instruction and creation of science/social studies networks at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. For most of his educational career he has worked with schools nationally to foster inquiry, problem-based learning, critical thinking, and reflection. Barell is the author of several books, including Teaching for Thoughtfulness: Strategies to Enhance Intellectual Development (1995, 2nd ed.) and Developing More Curious Minds (2003).

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Corwin
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 141295004X
• ISBN 13: 9781412950046
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 192