June 1, 2023 • 3:30 p.m. (Pacific) / 5:30 p.m. (central) • Register
Length: 45 minutes
Audience: K–12 administrators and teachers
Please join us for this brand new FREE webinar on June 1st! Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, known as DEI, promotes a conducive learning environment for every student. This, Part 1 of two DEI-focused, quick 45-minute briefings, will show you how participating in Junior Great Books® and using the Shared Inquiry™ method of learning addresses inclusion of all students. Part 1 will focus on inclusion of diverse learners.
Part 2: DEI and Junior Great Books/Inclusion of Diverse Cultures, Races, and Ethnicities (date TBD) will focus on inclusion of diverse cultures, races, and ethnicities. Look for an announcement from us soon with the date and time, plus registration link, for this second session on JGB and DEI!
Part One Overview Description
This quick 45-minute briefing will show you how participating in Junior Great Books and using the Shared Inquiry method of learning meets the unique learning needs of students of all ages. In Junior Great Books, students have authentic opportunities to:
- Practice speaking and listening
- Build their thinking—including if they change their minds
- Engage in sustained interaction through multiple encounters with the material
- Support greater involvement and identification of underserved gifted students
Our program deepens students’ critical thinking skills, promotes student-driven learning, and increases engagement for students and teachers. Our program demonstrates that the needs of diverse learners can be effectively and intentionally met in a shared experience.
This session will show you how our inquiry-based learning method and rich content fosters more inclusive learning by welcoming all students. Shared Inquiry learning is driven by the ideas, interests, and needs of the students.
We will also furnish you with sample lesson plans for your grade level and tailored to your needs, so you will have the opportunity to examine our selections. In addition, you can view the complete sequence of interpretive activities we use to help all students get the very most out of reading and collaborating throughout Junior Great Books units!