Shared Inquiry Essentials Course Shared Inquiry™ is a powerful method of learning through discussion that transforms both teachers and students. Shared Inquiry Essentials is offered in two formats: as a live course composed of two 5-hour sessions on consecutive days or as a blended course of one day (5 hours) of live instruction and 10 hours of web-based learning.
Intermediate and Advanced For 70 years, the Great Books Foundation has championed authentic discussion, robust open-ended questioning, and an inquiring approach to exploring issues. Our Shared Inquiry™ methodology empowers participants and leads to effective and responsive leadership that is inclusive of all stakeholder voices. With Inquiry In Action, we are hosting courses with a mission to build stronger, more innovative working and thinking communities and to activate influential leaders to foster positive change.
Shared Inquiry Demo for Administrators New to Great Books? Our Shared Inquiry demo will help you and your staff get the information you need for the best implementation.
Digital Professional Development Our highly interactive, live webinars provide detail on a variety of topics, including the Close Reading Process, the Power of Student Questions, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Shared Inquiry Advanced Review, and custom instruction to address your needs.
Courses for Colleges & Discussion Groups The Great Books Foundation offers courses in Shared Inquiry™ for book groups and colleges wanting to strengthen their discussions.
JGB Virtual Academy The Junior Great Books Virtual Academy offers an enjoyable way for students to strengthen skills in critical thinking, reading comprehension, speaking and listening, and writing. By combining interactive reading activities with student-centered discussions, this program helps students develop ideas, use and explain evidence, and respond constructively to their peers. Students will be reading and discussing texts from the Junior Great Books Nonfiction Inquiry series, including topics in science, social studies, history, and more. Expert Great Books discussion leaders will guide students to think deeply about big ideas while having fun.
