Whether you are new to Shared Inquiry™ or a seasoned Great Books leader, you'll find a wide selection of courses and other resources that support your learning. Let us help you start off strong, integrate Shared Inquiry into your curriculum, and master higher-level questioning skills. We offer:
- Flexible scheduling
- Content tailored to meet your needs
- Transformative professional development that gets results
100-Level Courses: Getting Started
Your introduction to Shared Inquiry. In addition to the Core Courses, 100-level courses offer reviews and introductions for parents and teachers interested in reading across the curriculum.
The Core Sequence
The Core Sequence (courses 101, 102, and 103) is for leaders new to Shared Inquiry. Learn what Shared Inquiry is, how to prepare for and lead Shared Inquiry discussion, and how to conduct Great Books classroom activities. These courses are usually scheduled over two consecutive days.
Courses
100 The Core Sequence (Courses 101, 102, 103) 10 Hours
110 Blended Core Sequence 6 Hours face-to-face/4 Hours online
101 What is Shared Inquiry? 2.5–3 Hours
102 The Leader's Role in Shared Inquiry Discussion 5–6 Hours
103 Shared Inquiry in Your Classroom? 2.5–3 Hours
Other 100-level Courses
104 Core Review: Shared Inquiry Discussions
105 Core Review: Great Books in your Classroom
106 Inquiry Reading: A Basic Introduction to Inquiry in the Content Areas
107 Parent Leader Training Workshop
200-Level Courses: Getting Better: Strengthening Shared Inquiry
Courses at the 200-level are designed to strengthen your questioning skills and maximize the impact of Shared Inquiry on student learning. All 200-level courses can be customized to address particular concerns, issues, and questions. Choose among the following half-day courses or design a professional development experience that meets your needs.
Courses
201 Reading Comprehension Strategies
202 The Power of Students' Questions
203 The Reading-Writing Connection
204 Assessing Student Progress
205 Asking Questions: Going Deeper
206 Modeling Shared Inquiry Discussion with Students
207 Interpretive Thinking for K–2
208 Instructional Leaders: Supporting Shared Inquiry
300-Level Courses Going for Great: Developing Expertise
In the 300-level courses, teachers learn to extend the benefits of Shared Inquiry to various genres of literature, content-area reading, and teacher coaching or mentoring. Courses are half day.
Courses
301 Shared Inquiry Discussion Across the Curriculum
302 Inquiry Reading in the Content Areas
303 Shared Inquiry and Novels
304 Shared Inquiry and Poetry
305 Shared Inquiry and Drama
306 Shared Inquiry with Primary Sources and Other Nonfiction
307 Shared Inquiry and Current Events
308 Shared Inquiry and Film
309 Shared Inquiry and Art
310 Peer Coaching and Mentoring