{"product_id":"how-do-we-know-theyre-getting-better-assessment-for-21st-century-minds-k-8-paperback","title":"How Do We Know They're Getting Better?: Assessment for 21st Century Minds, K-8 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn F. Barell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoost your students' 21st century skills\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow do we know if we are sufficiently preparing the students of today for the challenges of the 21st century? To answer this question, John Barell explains how inquiry leads to problem-solving and provides specific steps for pre, formative and summative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills. Included are examples that show how to use today's technology in the classroom and how to use inquiry to develop and assess students' ability to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThink critically and creatively\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBecome self-directed learners\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdapt and become resourceful\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop a sense of leadership, responsibility, and global awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn more about John Barell′s PD offerings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Barell\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eTeaching for Thoughtfulness: Strategies to Enhance Intellectual Development \u003c\/i\u003e(1995, 2nd ed.) and \u003ci\u003eDeveloping More Curious Minds \u003c\/i\u003e(2003).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 18, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53300711850291,"sku":"9781412995283","price":78.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/HL8t1JZRNT9781412995283.webp?v=1777496253","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/how-do-we-know-theyre-getting-better-assessment-for-21st-century-minds-k-8-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}