Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-215) and index.
Pt. 1. Inquiries in the elementary grades. An examination of the development of classroom community through class meetings / Zoe Donoahue ; Student inquiry in science: asking questions, building foundations, and making connections / Mary Ann Van Tassell ; A comparison of student-led discussions: class meetings and novel discussions / Greta Davis ; Learning to pay attention to other modes of meaning making / Gordon Wells -- Pt. 2. Inquiries in the intermediate and senior grades. Seeing shades of gray: developing a knowledge-building community through science / Karen Hume ; Knowledge building: learning about Native issues outside in and inside out / Maria Kowal ; The leadership lab: creativity, compassion, community / Monica McGlynn-Stewart ; Coresearching with students: exploring the value of class discussions / Karen Hume -- Pt. 3. Taking a larger view. The case for dialogic inquiry / Gordon Wells ; Look how we've grown! / Monica McGlynn-Stewart