Big Questions for Young Minds
Extending Children's Thinking
Janis Strasser author Lisa Mufson Bresson author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:National Association for the Education of Young Children
Published:30th Mar '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This book guides educators in using high-level questions to enhance teaching practices. Big Questions for Young Minds promotes deeper understanding and curiosity in young children.
In Big Questions for Young Minds, educators are invited to explore the art of weaving high-level questions into everyday teaching practices. This essential resource is tailored for early childhood professionals working with children aged 3 to 6, offering practical guidance on how to scaffold learning and foster deeper understanding in various contexts. The book emphasizes the importance of asking rich, thoughtful questions that ignite young children's curiosity, revealing new possibilities and insights in the learning process.
The concept of 'big' questions is central to the approach outlined in Big Questions for Young Minds. These questions are designed to encourage children to think critically and engage meaningfully with their surroundings. By utilizing Bloom’s Taxonomy as a framework, teachers can meet children at their individual developmental levels, stretching their thinking and promoting cognitive growth. The book features contributions from respected experts in the field, providing a well-rounded perspective on effective questioning techniques.
Additionally, the book offers a wealth of resources, including tips for implementation, examples of questions across the six levels of questioning, and recommendations for picture books that support high-level questioning. With an extensive resource section for teachers and families, Big Questions for Young Minds serves as a cornerstone for educators aiming to be more intentional in their teaching, ultimately enhancing children's learning experiences and promoting a culture of inquiry in the classroom.
For anyone eager to become more adept at engaging children in meaningful conversations, Big Questions for Young Minds provides a clear and relevant guide to the craft of asking high-level questions to support development of critical thinking skills. Teachers, coaches, mentors, directors, providers of professional development, and families will find this book an invaluable resource. —Polly Smith, Early Childhood Consultant and Mentor of Directors Finally, a resource to help teachers develop and ask questions that encourage children to think, imagine, and generate ideas! Strasser and Bresson show how to build on what children know by asking questions that support rather than derail their play and exploration. This gem of a book should be in every classroom. —Beth Graue, Sorenson Professor of Early Childhood Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison Listening, questioning, and learning are essential ingredients to good decision making. This contribution by Strasser and Bresson will help ensure that educators won’t wait until children are in high school before asking them high-level, thought-provoking questions. —Vincent J. Costanza, Superintendent in Residence, Teaching Strategies, LLC As a teacher with more than 15 years of experience in early childhood education, I found this book to be practical, inclusive, and culturally relevant. I highly recommend Big Questions to educators who are looking for a resource that bridges the gap between theory and practice. —Dawn M. Durham, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Passaic, NJ
ISBN: 9781938113307
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160 pages