Examples of Essential Questions
When is violence justified?
When is it ok/not ok to break the rules?
What makes an endangered species worth saving?
When should freedom be restricted?
Does collaboration expand creativity or squelch it?
What makes me happy?
What lengths should a person go in order to win?
When should we push for change? When should we honor tradition?
Characteristics of Essential Questions
No correct answer
Compelling - probe matters of considerable importance
Ask us to apply our past experiences in a new context.
Helps learner to uncover structure of content -> TRANSFER
Drive further inquiry and curiosity
Are timeless and recurring
Written simply
Communicate shared authority between expert and learner