Inquiry

Effective inquiry is more than just asking questions. Inquiry-based learning is a complex process where students formulate questions, investigate to find answers, build new understandings, meanings and knowledge, and then communicate their learnings to others.  In classrooms where teachers emphasize inquiry-based learning, students are actively involved in solving authentic (real-life) problems within the context of the curriculum and/or community.  These powerful learning experiences engage students deeply.Aligator Inquiry
Research suggests that inquiry-based learning increases student creativity, independence, and problem solving skills, and it improves student achievement.

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Above is the Inquiry model that we will be using within our course to explore our learning. We will navigate this model as a class and will develop the skills to confidently explore learning and our curiosities.

 

http://education.alberta.ca/teachers/aisi/themes/inquiry.aspx 

 

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