ABC of INQUIRY – INTEREST ABC of INQUIRY – INTEREST “The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards.” – Anatole France INTEREST: A chance to connect Teaching and learning that is based around leaner interests doesn’t mean a free-for all in terms of just doing … Read More
ABC of INQUIRY – GROUPING
ABC of INQUIRY – GROUPING ABC of INQUIRY – GROUPING “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead GROUPING: Let’s get together… There are many forms of grouping in learning engagements and many purposes for grouping learners. Traditionally the teacher was in charge … Read More
ABC of INQUIRY – FRAMEWORKS
ABC of INQUIRY – FRAMEWORKS ABC of INQUIRY – FRAMEWORKS “A conceptual framework is a ‘frame that works’ to put those concepts into practice” Paul Hughes FRAMEWORK: A supporting structure… A framework is a supporting structure that helps guide or underpin choices, processes, strategies and understandings in the learning process. In order to provide a framework, the teacher or mentor has to … Read More
ABC of INQUIRY – FEEDBACK
ABC of INQUIRY – FEEDBACK ABC of INQUIRY – FEEDBACK “It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end” Ursula Le Guin FEEDBACK: The giving and receiving of ideas that bring about change Ursula Le Guin talks of journey and feedback is what helps learners continue their journey making new, … Read More
ABC of Inquiry – BALANCE
ABC of Inquiry – BALANCE ABC of Inquiry – BALANCE is captured in the words of Indira Gandhi “We must learn to be still in the midst of activity and vibrantly alive in response”. These words remind us that finding balance is an important but subtle affair. Everyone on a learning community needs an opportunity to reflect on and find ways to balance the demands, needs and … Read More
ABC of inquiry – BACKWARDS BY DESIGN
ABC of inquiry – BACKWARDS BY DESIGN ABC of inquiry – Backwards by design “We need to start imaging the future or it will get imagined for us…” Moshin Hamid’s words can be seen as an invitation to work collaboratively as a learning community,to imagine the future and then plan backwards for it. Planning with a future in mind, gives teaching … Read More