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Critical Thinking S trategy- Inquiry Circles

Critical Thinking S trategy- Inquiry Circles. Four Ps Activity. Turn and talk about what you see as difference; share one key idea with another elbow partner. So Why Inquiry Circles? The more kids learn, the more they wonder. What do these small-group inquiries look like?

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Critical Thinking S trategy- Inquiry Circles

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  1. Critical Thinking Strategy- Inquiry Circles

  2. Four Ps Activity

  3. Turn and talk about what you see as difference; share one key idea with another elbow partner

  4. So Why Inquiry Circles? The more kids learn, the more they wonder

  5. What do these small-group inquiries look like? Think of literature circles- but instead of books, it’s a topic or question to explore. Picture this: When comprehension, collaboration and research interest, inquiry circles take root and grow our kid's learning and understanding.

  6. Principles of Inquiry Circles • Choice topics based on genuine student curiosity, questions, interests • Dig deep into complex, authentic topics • Flexible grouping, small teams, task force • Student responsibility and peer leadership • Use of proficient-reader/thinker/researcher strategies • Draw upon multiple, multi-genre and multimedia sources • Beyond fact finding to synthesize and build and acquire knowledge • Actively use knowledge in schools and communities: sharing, publication, products or taking action • Matching to Outcomes

  7. Formula for Group Work • Expectations • Norms • Leadership • Friendship • Communication • Conflict

  8. Predictable Problems • Kids who dislike group work • “Off-task” behaviour • Behavior Concerns: • Engagement • Training • Kids working alone • Kids who resist

  9. How do you act, behave when you first get put into a group to work on a project?  Task work( the creating, investigating) Maintenance(social lubrication)

  10. Preparing Your Active Learning Classroom • Set up an engaging environment • Gather great texts and resources • Hone our teaching language • Provide for rich interaction • Use differentiate • Teach with the big ideas in mind • Promote authenticity and relevance • Think about purpose • Foster passion, curiosity and fun • Help kids take action

  11. The Gradual Release of Responsibility” has different stages •Teacher Modeling: Teacher explains and models a new strategy, thinking aloud in order to demonstrate their thought-process behind the strategy use. •Guided Practice: Teacher and students practice the strategy together in shared contexts, constructing meaning through interchange; students gradually take more responsibility for task engagement and completion. •Collaborative Practice: Students share thinking process with one another or work in small groups and pairs and reason through text together; the teacher moves between groups, checking in on how things are going. •Independent Practice: Students practice using the strategy independently of teacher and other students; students receive regular feedback on their progress. •Application of Strategy: Students use the strategy in authentic situations, across a variety of settings, contexts, and disciplines.

  12. Discovery Box

  13. Writing Circles

  14. PWIMS RAN Chart Wonder Wall

  15. Reflection Time: Here’s What, So What, Now What?

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