Guide
Name
Inquiry Workshop
Description
Inquiry is a powerful methodology that engages students in pursuing personal, active, and authentic learning in depth. For example, inquiry is embedded in language arts as inquiry based learning, in mathematics as problem solving in the context of data analysis, in science as scientific inquiry and the design process, and in social studies as social studies skills. As they engage in inquiry, students develop questions to guide their learning, research sources of information, synthesize new ideas, and share evidence of their understanding, all while reflecting on their learning. Furthermore, inquiry processes enable students to learn how to learn, and to become self-directed learners. A workshop format is ideal for inquiry, as it allows students and the teacher to have conferences, make revisions and decisions, and reflect upon the inquiry and new learning. Teachers can use this time to assess processes and guide those needing more assistance.
Purposes Specific Learning Outcomes LICT Descriptors How To Do Related Information
Research/Inquiry Research/Inquiry Inquiry Process across the Curriculum > Inquiry Process across the Curriculum Guided Planning Model for Inquiry Guided Planning Model for Inquiry To see graphic examples of students involved in an Inquiry Workshop refer to pages 12 and 18 of the Reading and Writing in Action vignettes. Reading and Writing in Action
Variations Assessment / Think Abouts References Keywords
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