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    Course Name:

    The Questioneers Book Study

    Course Facilitator: 
    Gina L. Gullo, Ed.D. (GGullo@psea.org)

    Course Description: The Questioneers by Andrea Beaty (author) and David Roberts (illustrator) is a series of picture books and early-reader chapter books written between 420 and 820 Lexiles. Each picture book introduces a new ‘questioneer’ as they come to realize their own strengths including Ada Twist (Scientist), Rosie Revere (Engineer), Iggy Peck (Architect), Sofia Valdez (Future Prez), and Aaron Slater (Illustrator). The chapter books take their stories deeper and allow students to follow the students as their growth mindsets take them further into their passions. These books may be elementary focused, but the lessons learned are valuable for learners at any level! In this book discussion, you may read any 1 picture book and any 1 chapter book in the series for a total of 2 books. These two books will require 2 ½ hours of reading time with 2 hours of complementary PEARL-based content (1.5 hours for the discussion questions and 0.5 hours for reflection items) for a total of 4 ½ total hours of learning.

    Course Hours: Members who complete this course receive 4.5 HOURS of Act 48 and/or a certificate that may apply for Chapter 14 hours. Your employer has sole discretion to determine if this course qualifies for Chapter 14 hours. The hours breakdown is 2.5 hours for reading, 1.5 hours for discussion activities 0.5 hours for reflection prompts.

  • Part 1: Introduction

    In this first part of the book study, the Introduction, you will learn about what to expect in this course, select the books you will read, and share a little bit of background about yourself.

  • Part 2a: Picture Book Discussion and Application


    An image of the six picture books in the Questioneers series.

    In this section you will focus on the picture book(s) you read. You can complete the Discussion and Applicaiton activities in any order you prefer, but you must complete all activities in this Part and in Part 2b to unlock Part 3 of this course.


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  • Part 2b: Chapter Book Discussion and Application

    An image of six of the chapter books in the Questioneers series.

    In this section, you will respond to a few questions about the chapter book you chose to read. You can complete the Discussion and Applicaiton activities in any order you prefer, but you must complete all activities in this Part and in Part 2a to unlock Part 3 of this course.

  • Part 2c (OPTIONAL): Other Books/Episodes Discussion and Application

    An image of four of the project books in the Questioneers series.

    In this section, you will can focus on any project books, episodes of the Netflix series, or Netflix-series books you chose to read or browse. 

    Responses in this section are completely optional and meant to supplement your reading and discussion experience only. Completion is NOT required.


  • Part 3: Reflection

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    Part 3: Reflection

    In this Part of the course, you will engage you in reflection about the books you chose to read and how they relate to your educator practice and experiences. You must complete all activities in Part 3 to unlock Part 4.

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  • Part 4: Feedback about this Course


    Hooray, you're in the final stretch! This section asks you to share feedback with us about your experience in this course. Completion of this feedback form is required.

    Your feedback is important to us! PSEA is always looking for new ways to meet member needs. If you would like to share additional thoughts not reflected in this feedback survey, please feel free to email us at professionallearning@psea.org. Be sure to include your name and the name of this course. We would love to hear from you!


    Not available unless:
    • The activity Final Words on the Series is marked complete
    • The activity Considering the Series is marked complete

  • Part 5: Final Credentials


    Thank you for joining us!

    We hope you have enjoyed this learning opportunity. In this section you can print your certificate of completion. This section also includes information about the digital badge that you earn by completing this course.

    If you have taken this course for Act 48 hours, PSEA will report those directly to PDE on your behalf.

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    Not available unless: The activity Feedback to PSEA about this Course is marked complete
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