300 Shared Inquiry Master (Primary Grades & Nonfiction)

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Great Books Foundation’s keystone course, Shared Inquiry Essentials. Participants in this interactive workshop are prepared to use the Shared Inquiry™ method of learning with students at any grade level. Participants learn how to make exploration of a text active and collaborative, how to create effective discussion questions, and how to conduct the full range of interpretive activities that improve students’ reading, critical thinking, writing, and oral communication skills.

Recipients of this badge have learned the Shared Inquiry™ method of reading and discussion and are prepared to use JGB Nonfiction Inquiry materials effectively in the classroom. The workshop includes interactive, hands-on: - Demonstration of Nonfiction Inquiry reading strategies and discussion - Reflection on the elements and benefits of the Shared Inquiry activity sequence - Introduction to, and practice with, using follow-up questions to deepen students’ thinking about texts Time for questions about implementation and troubleshooting Participants will receive a PDF highlighting key strategies and will be ready to implement JGB Nonfiction Inquiry in their classrooms.

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Interpretive Thinking for Grades K–1 course. Participants in this interactive workshop are prepared to use Junior Great Books materials effectively in the primary classroom. Participants learn how to introduce young students to the basic principles of Shared Inquiry™ collaborative work on a text–listening, wondering, and sharing. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities tailored to primary learners, including simple forms of discussion, drama, drawing, and writing.

This badge is awarded upon the successful completion of writing courses. Participants in this interactive workshop are equipped to maximize their use of Junior Great Books materials for effective writing. During the workshops, participants learn how to incorporate Shared Inquiry™ principles into their writing assignments. Additionally, they gain insights into conducting interpretive activities that aid students in leveraging their Shared Inquiry experiences to enhance their writing skills.

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Curriculum Alignment course(s). In this interactive workshop, participants align Junior Great Books activities and assignments with their state standards, district goals, and school priorities. Participants learn how to develop pacing guides and implementation plans for Shared Inquiry™ activities. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities that will help students draw on their experience of Shared Inquiry.

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Student Leader course(s). Participants in this interactive workshop work to release the responsibility of the leaders role to their students in all of the Junior Great Books activities and assignments. Participants learn how to develop their students as leaders of Shared Inquiry™ activities. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities that will help students draw on their experience of Shared Inquiry.

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Longer Works course(s). Participants in this interactive workshop delevop activities and assignments that support Shared Inquiry . Participants learn how to design Shared Inquiry™ activities to support work with longer texts. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities that will help students draw on their experience of Shared Inquiry.

This badge is earned by successfully completing the Reading Comprehension course(s). Participants in this interactive workshop delevop activities and assignments that support and help students to develop more reading comprehension skills using Shared Inquiry . Participants learn how to design Shared Inquiry™ activities to support work with longer texts. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities that will help students draw on their experience of Shared Inquiry.

This badge is earned by completing the Assessing Shared Inquiry course(s). Participants in this interactive workshop are prepared to effectively assess Junior Great Books activities and assignments. Participants learn how to assess the work of Shared Inquiry™. They also learn how to conduct interpretive activities to help students draw on their experience of Shared Inquiry.