I5 Approach

<p>If the three r's define education's past there are five i's--<em>information images interaction inquiry </em>and <em>innovation</em>--that forecast its future one in which students think for themselves actively self-assess and enthusiastically use technology to further their learning and contribute to the world.</p> <p>What students need but too often do not get is deliberate instruction in the critical and creative thinking skills that make this vision possible. The i5 approach provides a way to develop these skills in the context of content-focused and technology-powered lessons that give students the opportunity to</p> <ol> <li> Seek and acquire new information.</li> <li> Use visual images and nonlinguistic representations to add meaning.</li> <li> Interact with others to obtain and provide feedback and enhance understanding.</li> <li> Engage in inquiry--use and develop a thinking skill that will expand and extend knowledge.</li> <li> Generate innovative insights and products related to the lesson goals.</li> </ol> <p>Jane E. Pollock and Susan Hensley explain the i5 approach's foundations in brain research and its links to proven instructional principles and planning models. They provide step-by-step procedures for teaching 12 key thinking skills and share lesson examples from teachers who have successfully i5'ed their instruction. With practical guidance on how to revamp existing lessons <em>The i5 Approach</em> is an indispensable resource for any teacher who wants to help students gain deeper and broader content understanding and become stronger and more innovative thinkers.</p>