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200 Primary Grades Specialist

9 Credentials

This badge is earned by successfully earning a 100-level badge or certificate for Great Books Foundation professional development, completing the Interpretive Thinking for Grades K–1 course, and submitting lesson plans, sample student work, or other materials demonstrating the use of Junior Great Books and Shared Inquiry in the primary grades. 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.

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Shared Inquiry Leader

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.

Identifying Types of Questions
Writing Interpretive Questions
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion

Evidence submission

Evidence submitted to meet the requirements of the Specialist badges.

Primary Grades Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Writing Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Curriculum Alignment Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Student Leader Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Longer Works Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Reading Comprehension Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

Assessment Specialist

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.

Conducting Shared Inquiry Activities
Leading Shared Inquiry Discussion
Using Follow-Up Questions

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