Primary Sources & QFT: 10th Grade Classroom Video
High school social studies teacher Johnny Walker facilitates a small-group virtual QFT and primary source discussion with 10th graders in Los Angeles, CA.
Introduction to the QFT for Primary Source Learning
This one-hour interactive webinar introduces educators to the Question Formulation Technique (QFT), a strategy through which individuals develop their ability to ask, work with, and use their own questions.
Sprint to the Finish: Questioning at the End of the School Year
Ideas for the frantic, final weeks of the school year, and how curiosity and questioning can play a part.
The QFT: An Equitable and Authentic Approach to Teaching and Learning
Library teacher Kendall Boninti and Instructional Technology Specialist Nicole Hart share how they use the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) to engage students learning English as a second language in inquiry and project based learning. They also share their best practices for making the QFT work well with English Learners.
First Day of School: Using the QFT in AP and Honors Calculus
In “the most rewarding first day in 30 years,” a calculus teacher presented students with some curious graphs, and students learned to “discuss mathematical information without any fear ” by using the Question Formulation Technique.
Primary Sources & QFT: Lesson Planning Workbook
This newly updated lesson planning workbook takes you step-by-step through planning your own QFT primary source lesson. It spells out all the tips you need for designing an effective QFT, from picking the right primary source QFocus (prompt for asking questions) to tailoring your instructions so that the questions best align with the next steps of learning.