Creating Inquiry Minds in the Primary Years

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Inquiry Minds in the Primary Years

Why the Inquiry approach?

Encourages thinking and reflection

Students are working on projects in an individualistic way, but are meeting the same curriculum expectations and developing the same skills.

Considers differentiated instruction and allows for open-ended research

Promotes self-regulated learners

What is Inquiry Learning?

Promotes skill development, rather than memorizing content information

Focuses on a 'Big Idea' that relates to curriculum

constructive learning approach, students develop automony

Uses investigation skills to learn

How to build a culture of inquiry in classroom?

Teacher acts as mentor - important to build trust between student and teacher

Express importance of contribution - give purpose

Encourage teamwork and trust among all students

Create a strong learning community

How do students develop inquiry?

Evolves in 4 phases

4. Analyse - use information to determine the meaning or solution of the 'big idea'

3. Exploration - investigate information, record it, receive teacher support

2. Share Learning - answer initial questions and probe further

1. Choose a Focus/Problem - ask questions that challenge thinking, integrate 'big idea'

Teachers are transparent in their teaching - students know what the learning goals and expectations are

Collaborating ideas with community in order to enhance learning

Given access to resources and tools to solve a problem