Seminar on Best Practices in the QFT in partnership with Teaching Residents at Teachers College, Columbia University
A fast-evolving economy and turbulent civic environment mean it’s not enough for students to learn. They must be taught how…
Asking the Right Questions
That’s why the first part of the Inquiry Beit Midrash model is sparking inquiry. We want to start working students’…
Learning Log #3: Loving the Questions
As explained throughout this module, inquiry leads to greater engagement. Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana’s (2011) article, “Teaching Students to…
A Pen-and-Paper Technique for the EdTech Enthusiast
Many teachers hear buzzwords like project-based learning, blended learning, a flipped classroom, and inquiry and often, even those who are interested, don’t know where to start. That is why I love the QFT. It is very teacher- and student-friendly. It is not intimidating as some of those other strategies can be. It is a perfect place to start.
The Importance of Curiosity and Questions in 21st-Century Learning
In their Framework for 21st Century Learning, P21 recognizes the importance of teachers developing their students’ learning and innovation skills. These skills,…
Preparing Problem Finders and Solvers
Teachers started to employ this process in all curricular areas. The QFT was used in traditional areas of science and…