The Genius Hour Guidebook
Fostering Passion, Wonder, and Inquiry in the Classroom
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Secondary Education, Elementary
| Author: | Denise Krebs, Gallit Zvi | ISBN: | 9781317384588 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Denise Krebs, Gallit Zvi |
| ISBN: | 9781317384588 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 23, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
