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
ABC of inquiry – ATTITUDE
ABC of inquiry – ATTITUDE ABC of inquiry – ATTITUDE: Khalil Gibran believes that “Your living is determined not so much by what life brings to you as by the attitude you bring to life; not so much by what happens to you as by the way your mind looks at what happens.” Teachers and our schooling experiences can shape our … Read More
ABC of inquiry-ASSESSMENT
ABC of inquiry – Assessment ABC of inquiry-Assessment: Sylivia Earle, marine biologist and explorer, offers up words that help us see the role assessing the present has in creating a future we want. “Humans are the only creatures with the ability to dive deep in the sea, fly high in the sky, send instant messages around the globe, reflect on the … Read More
ABC of inquiry – APPLICATION
ABC of inquiry – Application ABC of inquiry-Application: “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do”these words by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe invite to reflect on the real reason learners enter our classrooms. We have been trusted not just to help students gain knowledge and skills but own them in such a way that they … Read More
ABC of inquiry – ANCHOR CHARTS
ABC of inquiry – ANCHOR CHARTS ABC of inquiry – ANCHOR CHARTS: “To make real change, you have to be well anchored – not only in the belief that it can be done, but also in some pretty real ways about who you are and what you can do”. These words by Twyla Tharp remind us that having a reference point … Read More
ABC of inquiry – AGENCY
ABC of inquiry – AGENCY ABC of inquiry – AGENCY: “Education is not a tool for development – individual, community and the nation. It is the foundation for our future. It is empowerment to make choices and emboldens the youth to chase their dreams”. Nita Ambabi’s words remind us that by supporting students to have and develop agency we are setting … Read More
ABC of inquiry – ADAPTIVE THINKING
ABC of inquiry – ADAPTIVE THINKING ABC of inquiry – ADAPTIVE THINKING: “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change” Einstein reminds us that learning not about recall and restating facts, it is about being able to use ideas to adapt and make changes that connect to problems and possibilities in the world beyond the class boundaries. ADAPTIVE THINKING: Survival … Read More
ABC of inquiry -ACTIVE
ABC of inquiry -ACTIVE ABC of inquiry -ACTIVE: “I think the most important thing is to keep active and to hope that your mind stays active” Jane Goodall. Active learning involves the learner having to do something, not just receive information and recall it. Active learning involves being able to make mistakes, see relevance, set ideas, reflect on understandings, argue and debate. ACTIVE: Lets get … Read More
ABC of Inquiry – ACTION
ABC of Inquiry – ACTION ABC of Inquiry – ACTION. Teaching and learning have a unique vocabulary, a shared language of understanding. Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some of the ideas and practices that sit behind the language of learning. Welcome to the the ABC of Inquiry, a dictionary of ideas for teachers, parents and learners. ACTION: … Read More
Power of gender politics – Choosing a school
The power of gender politics Learning spaces and environments are political spaces. Subtle actions, tones, images and words can create realities for students in school. These realities influence the identity claims, expression, values and beliefs students hold about themselves. Some of the areas available to this influence include gender, cultural identity, ability and valued social interactions. This list is a brief … Read More