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Chapter 17, Independent Inquiry: Let Children Navigate Their Own Learning

 

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Chapter Recap
  • Curiosity is a powerful catalyst for learning. 
  • Start with small changes to "comfortably dip...into the inquiry pool while still building students' ownership of their own learning."
  • Tips for keeping inquiry in the hands of tiny techies include:
    • Start with what they know.
    • Encourage and model asking questions.
    • Start with structured inquiry.
    • Spark inspiration.
    • Embrace failure.
    • Reflect meaningfully.

 

A KWL chart is an easy way to begin structured inquiry in your classroom. Before starting a new topic use this chart to find out what students already know, what they wonder or want to know about, and, at the end of the unit, what they have learned. 

Pause and Do

Review this lesson from the class titled, What is Inquiry Class, Four Types of Inquiry - Which Type is Best For You? Read the articles shared in this lesson and see how they can inspire more use of inquiry in the classroom. 

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Reflecting on Your Learning 

Consider the following question:

The author states, “For our littlest learners, this [inquiry] process needs to be modeled.” How do you spark and model inquiry in your classroom? 



 

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