Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions Paperback – 15 September 2011
by
Dan Rothstein
(Author),
Luz Santana
(Author)
See all formats and editions
Hide other formats and editions
Amazon Price
|
New from | Used from |
Paperback
""
|
S$43.70
|
S$35.15 | — |
Arrives: 16 - 19 Feb. Details
Frequently bought together
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
- Making Thinking Visible: How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All LearnersRon RitchhartPaperback
- The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All LearnersCarol Ann TomlinsonPaperback
- The Power of Making Thinking Visible: Practices to Engage and Empower All LearnersRon RitchhartPaperback
- Creating Cultures of Thinking: The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our SchoolsRon RitchhartPaperback
- A More Beautiful Question: The Power of Inquiry to Spark Breakthrough IdeasWarren BergerHardcover
Product details
- Language : English
- Paperback : 184 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1612500994
- ISBN-13 : 978-1612500997
-
Best Sellers Rank:
31,028 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 150 in Business Communication Skills
- 894 in School Education & Teaching
- 2,143 in Reference
- Customer reviews:
Product description
Review
"Just when you think you know all you need to know, you ask another question and discover how much more there is to learn." -- Sixth-grade student, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto "The protocols described in this book are easy to follow and adaptable to a variety of classrooms and subjects. These simple strategies can lead students to go into more depth in their learning and stretch the standard curriculum beyond the textbook. Students' energy, motivation, and perseverance increase noticeably when they have more ownership of the topics they are studying." -- Hayley Dupuy, sixth-grade math and science teacher, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto, California "[The authors] provide . . . an inspiring vision of education at its best and an extraordinarily clear, low-tech, practical intellectual tool for turning that vision into reality." --from the foreword by Wendy D. Puriefoy, president, Public Education Network "As the title of this book indicates, Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana believe that education can be transformed if students, rather than teachers, assume responsibility for posing questions. This idea may sound simple, but it is both complex and radical: complex, in that formulating good, generative questions, and being prepared to work toward satisfactory answers, is hardly a simple undertaking; and radical, in the sense that an apparently easy move can bring about a Copernican revolution in the atmosphere of the classroom and the dynamics of learning. The authors modestly quote physicist Niels Bohr who once said, 'An expert is someone who has made all possible mistakes in a field and there are no more to be made.' In reading this powerful work, I was reminded of what Albert Einstein said, when he learned of Jean Piaget's pioneering questioning of young children: 'so simple only a genius could have thought of it.'" -- Howard Gardner, The John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
From the Back Cover
The authors of Make Just One Change argue that formulating one's own questions is "the single most essential skill for learning"--and one that should be taught to all students.
They also argue that it should be taught in the simplest way possible. Drawing on twenty years of experience, the authors present the Question Formulation Technique, a concise and powerful protocol that enables learners to produce their own questions, improve their questions, and strategize how to use them.
Make Just One Change features the voices and experiences of teachers in classrooms across the country to illustrate the use of the Question Formulation Technique across grade levels and subject areas and with different kinds of learners.
"As the title of this book indicates, Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana believe that education can be transformed if students, rather than teachers, assume responsibility for posing questions. This idea may sound simple, but it is both complex and radical: complex, in that formulating good, generative questions, and being prepared to work toward satisfactory answers, is hardly a simple undertaking; and radical, in the sense that an apparently easy move can bring about a Copernican revolution in the atmosphere of the classroom and the dynamics of learning. The authors modestly quote physicist Niels Bohr who once said, 'An expert is someone who has made all possible mistakes in a field and there are no more to be made.' In reading this powerful work, I was reminded of what Albert Einstein said, when he learned of Jean Piaget's pioneering questioning of young children: 'so simple only a genius could have thought of it.'" -- Howard Gardner, The John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
"[The authors] provide . . . an inspiring vision of education at its best and an extraordinarily clear, low-tech, practical intellectual tool for turning that vision into reality." --from the foreword by Wendy D. Puriefoy, president, Public Education Network
"The protocols described in this book are easy to follow and adaptable to a variety of classrooms and subjects. These simple strategies can lead students to go into more depth in their learning and stretch the standard curriculum beyond the textbook. Students' energy, motivation, and perseverance increase noticeably when they have more ownership of the topics they are studying." -- Hayley Dupuy, sixth-grade math and science teacher, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto, California
"Just when you think you know all you need to know, you ask another question and discover how much more there is to learn." -- Sixth-grade student, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto
Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana are codirectors of The Right Question Institute (RQI). Prior to his work with RQI, Rothstein developed and implemented education programs in Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Israel. Santana is a former counselor and parent advocate.
They also argue that it should be taught in the simplest way possible. Drawing on twenty years of experience, the authors present the Question Formulation Technique, a concise and powerful protocol that enables learners to produce their own questions, improve their questions, and strategize how to use them.
Make Just One Change features the voices and experiences of teachers in classrooms across the country to illustrate the use of the Question Formulation Technique across grade levels and subject areas and with different kinds of learners.
"As the title of this book indicates, Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana believe that education can be transformed if students, rather than teachers, assume responsibility for posing questions. This idea may sound simple, but it is both complex and radical: complex, in that formulating good, generative questions, and being prepared to work toward satisfactory answers, is hardly a simple undertaking; and radical, in the sense that an apparently easy move can bring about a Copernican revolution in the atmosphere of the classroom and the dynamics of learning. The authors modestly quote physicist Niels Bohr who once said, 'An expert is someone who has made all possible mistakes in a field and there are no more to be made.' In reading this powerful work, I was reminded of what Albert Einstein said, when he learned of Jean Piaget's pioneering questioning of young children: 'so simple only a genius could have thought of it.'" -- Howard Gardner, The John H. and Elisabeth A. Hobbs Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
"[The authors] provide . . . an inspiring vision of education at its best and an extraordinarily clear, low-tech, practical intellectual tool for turning that vision into reality." --from the foreword by Wendy D. Puriefoy, president, Public Education Network
"The protocols described in this book are easy to follow and adaptable to a variety of classrooms and subjects. These simple strategies can lead students to go into more depth in their learning and stretch the standard curriculum beyond the textbook. Students' energy, motivation, and perseverance increase noticeably when they have more ownership of the topics they are studying." -- Hayley Dupuy, sixth-grade math and science teacher, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto, California
"Just when you think you know all you need to know, you ask another question and discover how much more there is to learn." -- Sixth-grade student, J. L. Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto
Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana are codirectors of The Right Question Institute (RQI). Prior to his work with RQI, Rothstein developed and implemented education programs in Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Israel. Santana is a former counselor and parent advocate.
About the Author
Dan Rothstein and Luz Santana are codirectors of The Right Question Institute (RQI). Prior to his work with RQI, Rothstein developed and implemented education programs in Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Israel. Santana is a former counselor and parent advocate.
What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
No customer reviews
5 star (0%) |
|
0% |
4 star (0%) |
|
0% |
3 star (0%) |
|
0% |
2 star (0%) |
|
0% |
1 star (0%) |
|
0% |
How are ratings calculated?
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we do not use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Most helpful customer reviews on Amazon.com
Amazon.com:
4.5 out of 5 stars
77 reviews

Roady Jane
5.0 out of 5 stars
Deeper thinkiers
21 December 2016 -
Published on Amazon.comVerified Purchase
This book is full of great information on helping students become questioners instead of just answerers, which is the role they are accustomed to. What I like is that it is geared toward any age level. Many of the examples are from older grades, but I have used the technique with my third-graders and was thoroughly impressed by their efforts. I haven't implemented the entire process yet, mostly because I was excited and jumped in before finishing the whole book. Because there are a lot of things to consider, it would be good to read the whole book before implementing it, but since my class is young, I don't think it hurts to practice it a bit at a time. I love teaching them to be deeper thinkers and why that is important!
10 people found this helpful

Mr. 300
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good book...........
2 July 2016 -
Published on Amazon.comVerified Purchase
Innovative concept. The book is an easy read but at some times it could seem repetitive. I would have liked to have heard more about the brain research associated with inquisitive thinkers and also more results based data on the application of the technique. The book uses case studies which are applicable and relevant. Overall I think that this book presents a new strategy and technique for teachers which is helpful for students. The book does an exceptional job of breaking down each part of the questioning technique.
12 people found this helpful

Andrew Eisenstein
5.0 out of 5 stars
Immediate success
1 July 2016 -
Published on Amazon.comVerified Purchase
I purchased this book as a pd title for my summer. After reading through the method, I was too interested in the process to save it for later, so I decided to apply it in my summer school English I makeup class. I was having tons of trouble with these kids. They had already failed English and lacked confidence and engagement with the material. Nothing I did seemed to get them involved.
Today, I ran just one time through the process. It was a massive success. Kids who had spent an entire year staring blankly at the wall were coming up with engaging, interesting, and challenging questions. I can't wait to follow up on some of the work they did.
I'm a relatively new teacher, but I can't stress enough how incredibly effective this process was in my class. Great book, great idea, and great results.
Today, I ran just one time through the process. It was a massive success. Kids who had spent an entire year staring blankly at the wall were coming up with engaging, interesting, and challenging questions. I can't wait to follow up on some of the work they did.
I'm a relatively new teacher, but I can't stress enough how incredibly effective this process was in my class. Great book, great idea, and great results.
15 people found this helpful

Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Rigor, Engagement, and Depth
7 June 2014 -
Published on Amazon.comVerified Purchase
In an era where education is focused on rigor, engagement, and depth of thought, the Q-Focus technique and Make Just One Change revolutionized how my students approach their writing. Empowering them to think about ideas that directly relate to their own lives (social media, art history, globalization) students were able to read complex texts toward writing well-developed free response questions to rigorous subjects. I saw my students' reading and writing grow significantly over the year, they enjoyed class activities, and thought more deeply about subjects that overwhelm most adults.
The Q-Focus technique is something my students use in every class, on every writing assignment, and can carry with them through college and career. I wish I had learned this in high school! As a doctoral candidate, I can see how research processes are mirrored in the Q-Focus, preparing students to be highly competitive in a changing global marketplace. I would recommend this book to EVERY teacher of EVERY subject.
The Q-Focus technique is something my students use in every class, on every writing assignment, and can carry with them through college and career. I wish I had learned this in high school! As a doctoral candidate, I can see how research processes are mirrored in the Q-Focus, preparing students to be highly competitive in a changing global marketplace. I would recommend this book to EVERY teacher of EVERY subject.
19 people found this helpful

newcentre
5.0 out of 5 stars
Teach kids how to create and destroy with questions
9 November 2014 -
Published on Amazon.comVerified Purchase
I've used the QFT in my classes and the students are able to finally get to deeper questions without the teacher. I've used it to introduce new materials--images and statements, then collect student questions, and bookend the lesson by showing students their own questions and having them answer it. For example, I used QFT in my Revolutions unit and students looked at the (rather boring) announcement of William and Mary's takeover during the Glorious Revolution. The students did not have a clue before hand, but their more in-depth questions helped them self-assess. We spent 10 minutes and the students were able to become more independent in the process--asking their own questions, analyzing primary documents, critiquing their own questions, and answering them with evidence from class or documents. I highly recommend this technique for any teacher who must demonstrate a student centered classroom.
7 people found this helpful
Free & fast delivery, movies and more with Amazon Prime
Prime members enjoy free & fast delivery, exclusive access to movies, TV shows, games, and more.