Parents as Partners: Inquiry as an Approach to Learning

1. Parents as Partners: Inquiry as an Approach to Learning “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question”

2. With the end in mind… Workshop Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this workshop, it is expected that you have a better sense of: • inquiry pedagogy as an approach to learning • the Primary Years Programme perspective • what inquiry ‘looks like’

3. “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question” • What is inquiry? • What is the PYP perspective about inquiry? • What does inquiry ‘look like’? How can I support this approach to learning at home?

4. Pre-assessment:What do we Know? Use the Venn diagram to compare your Primary school experience with what you know of your child’s. What was it like? How did it work? What was your perspective? How has it changed? How are they connected?

5. Venn Diagram

6. What is inquiry?

7. Inquiry Known Unknown

8. What does inquiry “look” like? “The world is but a school of inquiry.” Michel de Montaigne

9. Inquiry is …………… exploring

10. Inquiry is …………… wondering

11. Inquiry is …………… questioning

12. Inquiry is …………… experimenting

13. Inquiry is …………… playing with possibilities

14. Inquiry is …………… making connections between previous learning and current learning

15. Inquiry is …………… making predictions

16. Inquiry is …………… collecting data

17. Inquiry is …………… reporting findings

18. Inquiry is …………… clarifying existing ideas

19. Inquiry is …………… reassessing perceptions of events

20. Inquiry is …………… deepening understanding (through the application of a concept)

21. Inquiry is …………… making and testing theories

22. Inquiry is …………… researching and seeking information

23. Inquiry is …………… taking and defending a position

24. Inquiry is …………… solving problems in a variety of ways

25. The importance of thinking about… The Way We Think

26. Tools ofinquiry

30. Inquiry Models

36. Planning…with the end in mind • Includes the 5 essential elements of the programme (concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes, action) • Learning outcomes (derived from Subject Curriculum documents) • Engagements that are: • significant, challenging, relevant and engaging

37. Transdisciplinary Learning

38. Inquiry Focus Questions Ramps • Which objects move down the ramp the fastest/slowest? • How does ramp angle affect velocity of objects? Floating/Sinking • Using Play-Doh make an object that will float. • Using Play-Doh make an object that will float and carry the greatest mass. • Using Play-Doh make an object that will not float.

39. Reflect on what skills, processes & tools you used to inquire Link them to the subject disciplines

40. What is our responsibility as parents? "It takes a village to raise a child." • Be committed to: • Volunteering at school • Learning along with your child through using books, TV programs, learning hobbies, etc. • Visiting museums, zoos and historical sights • Being aware of quality television programs • Monitoring and supporting your child’s progress at home • Using the language in which you are most fluent • Model inquiry learning!

41. Thank you! Please take a moment to reflect on the workshop today…