Thinking Collaboratively: Learning in a Community of Inquiry

by D. Randy Garrison

Thinking Collaboratively is a theoretical and practical guide to thinking and learning in deep and meaningful ways within purposeful communities of inquiry. Critical thinking has long been recognized as an important educational goal but, until now, has largely been conceived and operationalized as an individual attitude and ability. Increasingly, however, a more relevant and complete cognitive construct has been thinking collaboratively. Thinking collaboratively is the means to inquire, test, and apply new understandings, and to make sense of the information that bombards us continuously. In short, thinking collaboratively is required to flourish in our highly connected world and, in this book based on more than a decade of research, Garrison provides an essential introduction to this vital concept.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 2015

Reviews

[Mindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential reading for anyone teaching, learning and leading. The Community of Inquiry framework is simple yet profound for educators’ planning learning experiences. Though originally framed for higher education, it applies to all age levels and across digital and non-digital spaces.

[Apostolos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book to read, especially the section on Leadership as it connects to the community of inquiry framework.