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