Core Concepts
of
Collaboration
Collaborative Inquiry
Models
CI can be seen as a cyclical process: as few as 3 steps or as many as 11 steps (DeLuca, 2015)
Provides flexibility and encourages "buy in to participants.
3 Main Processes Involved:
1. Dialogical Sharing
2. Taking Action
3. Reflecting
Intended to promote
ongoing dialogue
Challenges to CI
1.Lack of support from peers
or administration
2. Educators must "buy into" the
process
3. Full participation must take place
4. Time restraints
Requires Supportive
Environmental Structures
Supports will benefit teachers,
students, and schools
Collaborative technology as
a valuable support
as
Includes:
- Google Drive
- Mindomo
- KaHoot
- Class Dojo
- Popplet
- Padlet
- LinkedIn
- SeeSaw
- EverNote
- WhatsApp
Problem Solving
Domains
Ill-Structured
several results;
unknown outcome
Knowledge building
Well-Structured
Clear path to resolution;
fixed outcomes
Teachers responsibility
to design activities to engage
students in problem solving process
Must be:
- Meaningful and engaging
- Discovery based
- Have purpose
- Students will use judgement and personal belief
Biases should be considered
at all stages
Allows For Professional Development
Teachers need to
have supports set
in place
Design
Well-Structured
Domains
Math and Sciences
Ill-Structured
Domains
Humanities and Languages
Constructivism
Importance of reflective
practice
Teacher acts as the facilitator to
this process
Teacher must develop
and model this process
for learners
Inquiry
Teachers are responsible
for creating a culture of
inquiry
Involves teachers
changing classroom
pedagogy to try new
approaches (DeLuca, 2015)
Data analysis
and collection
Aids in
awareness of
cognitive bias
Omission Bias
Confirmation
Bias
Vividness Bias
Burning Questions:
1.How can we actively engage students in their own problem solving processes?
2. How can our biases and previous experiences be of benefit to the CI process?
3. How can we create a supportive environment that encourages CI?