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Inquiry

Inquiry. “Inquiry is a philosophical stance rather than a set of strategies, activities, or a particular teaching method. As such, inquiry promotes intentional and thoughtful learning for teachers and children.” (Mills and Donnelly, 2001). Three Common “Types” of Inquiry .

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Inquiry

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  1. Inquiry • “Inquiry is a philosophical stance rather than a set of strategies, activities, or a particular teaching method. As such, inquiry promotes intentional and thoughtful learning for teachers and children.” (Mills and Donnelly, 2001)

  2. Three Common “Types” of Inquiry • 1) Inquiry into School Practices • Conducting a “School Self-Study” • Developing and Implementing an “Action Plan” • Determining the Effectiveness of the Plan • Focused on the School • Focused on the Teacher

  3. Types of Inquiry • 2) Inquiry into Teaching • Action Research • Teacher Self-Study Designed to Improve Teaching Practices

  4. Types of Inquiry • 3) Inquiry in the Classroom • Students and Teachers: • Observing Phenomena • Identifying Questions • Determining Investigative Procedures • Answering Questions (Solving “Problems”) • Conducted Individually or in Groups • Focused on Building Student Understanding of Discipline/Subject

  5. Invitation to Inquiry • Intellectual Potency • Enables teacher to cover the required curriculum while uncovering a deeper understanding of the subject. • Building schema for lifelong learning • Intrinsic Motivation • Opportunity for children to learn and value the learning process • Students feel empowered as a result of curriculum “ownership” • Value of Discovery • Active participation enhances the value of learning experiences

  6. Common “Descriptors” of Inquiry • Guided Inquiry • Teacher Provides Situation/Setting/Problem • Use of “Open-Ended” Activities Designed to Build Common Understanding • Frequent Student Opportunities to Share and Defend Understanding • Use of Evidence to Support Assertions/Understanding Emphasized

  7. Features of Inquiry • Demonstration • Strategy lesson, mini-lessons, focus on the what, how and why • Engagement • Living in the process • Reflection • Reflecting as individuals and/or groups on the content, skills, strategies and concepts • Celebration • Public recognition for growth and change

  8. Conditions for Inquiry Teaching • Freedom of expression • Responsive environment • Search for greater meaning • Acceptance of diversity in learning styles • Encourage “risk-taking”

  9. Ways to be Involved • Inquiry into… • Curriculum conversations • Innovative teaching • Participate in PDS Inquiry Committee meetings • Attend PDS Inquiry Workshops • Submit a proposal and budget to support inquiry in your classroom/school • Talk with me……

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