Download or read book How Do We Know They’re Getting Better? written by John F. Barell and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boost your students’ 21st century skills How do we know if we are sufficiently preparing the students of today for the challenges of the 21st century? To answer this question, John Barell explains how inquiry leads to problem-solving and provides specific steps for pre, formative and summative assessment that informs instruction of 21st century skills. Included are examples that show how to use today’s technology in the classroom and how to use inquiry to develop and assess students’ ability to: Think critically and creatively Collaborate with others Become self-directed learners Adapt and become resourceful Develop a sense of leadership, responsibility, and global awareness