How can NGSS practices transform science teaching & learning?
Ideally, a unit should start with introducing students to a phenomenon, so that they begin by asking questions. A few…
Flickr & QFT
A few years ago, I was introduced to the Question Formulation Technique, or QFT, developed by the Right Question Institute (if you ever…
Learner-Centered Tip of the Week: Three Ways to Bring More Learner Voice into Learning Opportunities
The Question Formulation Technique is a process that moves learners through generating their own questions about a topic and can…
Teaching Students to Seek Contrasting Viewpoints
Wendy DeGroat, librarian at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies in Richmond, Virginia, discusses how nurturing…
Questioning: The Heart of Inquiry Based Learning
We have been doing the unit on living things. While covering animal adaptations and behavior of small animals, I chose…
Jumpstart design research with QFT
Asking good questions is a powerful life skill. In addition, framing compelling questions can supercharge your learners research phase. Use…