The Genius Hour Guidebook: Fostering Passion, Wonder, and Inquiry in the Classroom

by Denise Krebs

Paperback, 2015

Collection

Publication

Routledge (2015), Edition: 1, 146 pages

Description

Promote your students' creativity and get them excited about learning! In this practical new book, authors Denise Krebs and Gallit Zvi show you how to implement Genius Hour, a time when students can develop their own inquiry-based projects around their passions and take ownership of their work. Brought to you by MiddleWeb and Routledge Eye On Education, the book takes you step-by-step through planning and teaching Genius Hour. You'll learn how to guide your students as they: Develop inquiry questions based on their interests; Conduct research to learn more about their topic of choice; Create presentations to teach their fellow students in creative ways; and Present their finished product for a final assessment. At the end of the book, you'll find handy FAQs and ready-made lessons and resources. In addition, a companion website, www.geniushourguide.org, offers bonus materials and regular updates to support you as you implement Genius Hour in your own classroom.… (more)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

146 p.; 6.85 inches

ISBN

1138937436 / 9781138937437

Barcode

115

Pages

146
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