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Great Books Foundation
Education Administration Programs
Chicago, Illinois 2,232 followers
Inspiring ideas, dialogue, and lives
About us
The Great Books Foundation helps create a world of readers and thinkers of all ages. * We create reading and discussion programs for students and adults in the conviction that literacy and critical thinking help people of all ages become more knowledgeable, reflective, and engaged citizens. * We teach preK–12 students in Great Books programs how to think critically—sparking a passion for literature and ideas through the discussion of fiction, poetry, drama, and nonfiction. * We provide instruction for teachers, parents, and adult volunteers in Shared Inquiry™, a method of teaching and learning developed by Great Books that promotes close reading, careful questioning, active listening, and the respectful exchange of ideas. * We create partnerships with educational and community organizations to advance reading and discussion as a means for exploring shared concerns and common ground.
- Website
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http://www.greatbooks.org
External link for Great Books Foundation
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1947
- Specialties
- College and Lifelong Learning, Shared Inquiry, Curriculum Development, Education Materials, Professional Learning and Consulting, K-12 Education, Classroom Communication, Critical Thinking, Civic Engagement, Youth Leadership, Organizational Development, Corporate Training, Community Advancement, Literacy Education, Culture, and Teacher Training
Locations
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Primary
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233 N Michigan Ave
Suite 420
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5813, US
Employees at Great Books Foundation
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Getting ready to set up your classroom for the new school year? Here are some cool ideas from Edutopia. In #JuniorGreatBooks we get creative with furniture to facilitate Shared Inquiry discussion! Here is Lorena Forbes's setup—she is a third grade teacher at Sand Creek Elementary School in Fishers, IN. https://hubs.li/Q02Jf1YP0 #backtoschool #classroomdecor #inquirybasedlearning
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Free discussion resources for your book group! #bookgroup #bravenewworld #aldoushuxley https://hubs.li/Q02J02nt0
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Looking for effective PD? In contrast with pedagogy, which applies to the principles and techniques of teaching children, andragogy focuses on adults. It is vital to understand that adults learn differently and have strong preferences for learning that are extremely different from how children best learn. Find engaging courses in inquiry-based learning here: https://hubs.li/Q02HYnsB0
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Educators are devoting time and resources to ensure that all students gain the complex, vitally important skills involved in reading. What about students who are already reading at or beyond basic levels of proficiency? Read "How to Ensure that Gifted Students Grow As Readers" by our veteran professional learning consultant Denise Ahlquist. https://hubs.li/Q02HF_1B0 #inquirybasedlearning #scienceofreading #juniorgreatbooks
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Register today for a quick 30-minute info session with a special focus on #JuniorGreatBooks in the Montessori learning environment. Find out how exploring rich literature using the Shared Inquiry method of learning aligns with Montessori principles and practices. #inquirybasedlearning #montessori https://hubs.li/Q02HrckZ0
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Did you know our K-8 Junior Great Books programs help promote social and emotional learning for students of all ages? Join our free 30-min info session to see how #JuniorGreatBooks can increase your students' social skills and emotional awareness! The next session is less than a month away. Register today 👇 https://hubs.li/Q02yHDX90 #educatorcommunity #inquirybasedlearning
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World Listening Day is celebrated annually on July 18. It was established in 2010 by the World Listening Project, a nonprofit organization, to raise awareness of the importance of listening in daily life and to promote active listening. Listening is one of the most important skills a student practices in #JuniorGreatBooks! #collaboration #inquirybasedlearning
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Another amazing customer review for #JuniorGreatBooks. See for yourself! Download a free lesson plan for your grade level today! https://hubs.li/Q02G_Q2P0 #inquirybasedlearning #teachingresources
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Experience the great new features for teachers and students in the new and improved Junior Great Books Digital Classroom. Schedule your FREE TRIAL today! #inquirybasedlearning #juniorgreatbooks #digitallearning