Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why does student engagement and motivation seem to plummet as learners advance in school? Why does the constant stream of questions from curious toddlers slow to barely a trickle as they become teenagers? And moreover, what can teachers and schools do to repair this alarming trend? This book explores the critical importance of questioning; the often-surprising ways inquiry leads directly to learning, innovation, and personal growth; and the ways that students can become better, more effective questioners. Teachers' questioning skills are important - but teaching cannot end there. Great teachers not only ask great questions, but also help their students ask bigger, more beautiful questions. The book is intended to be inspirational, rallying educators around a mission of transforming classrooms into cultures of curiosity and inquiry. But it will also be highly practical, filled with real-world examples and cases studies that illustrate simple, proven ways to bring more questioning into classrooms. Throughout the book, there will be lesson plans, classroom exercises, and step-by-step teaching strategies-all designed to provide a strong foundation that educators can immediately apply to their daily lives as teachers and leaders.