home

=**What is Inquiry into Inquiry-Based Teaching? **= Learning Targets: I can... = What are the benefits of an inquiry based classroom? =
 * This is created by Peg Shoemaker, Susie Prather, and Ann Mitchell to be a resource for teachers to learn about inquiry-based teaching and share their learning with a wider community. We want this to be an interactive and evolving site, reflective of our learning together. Our guiding essential questions are listed in blue.**
 * 1) ==== State three characteristics of an inquiry-based approach compared to a more traditional approach to instruction. ====
 * 2) ==== Describe two reasons for developing and using an inquiry-based approach in my practice. ====
 * 3) ==== Begin developing an inquiry-based approach with one unit in my role as teacher. ====
 * 4) ==== Use a co-constructed rubric to begin self-assessing my inquiry-based instructional practice. ====
 * Begin co-constructing rubric:**
 * 1. Increased student achievement. Why?**
 * 2. Increased student engagement. Why?**
 * 3. Alignment with the CCSS ELA with an emphasis on research and the integration of reading and writing in all content areas.**
 * Learn more:**

[|Thirteen edonline]
= = = What does a curious classroom look like? = [|Harvey Inquiry YouTube]

[[file:I Notice, I Wonder Primary.doc]]
Bridge Activity

= What are the shifts in an inquiry based classroom? = Adapted from Inquiry Circles by Stephanie Harvey and Harvey Daniels Questions Collaborative work Authentic tasks Uncover understanding Interaction and talk Teacher is model and coach Multiple resources || Teacher ownership Isolated facts and topics Independent work Discrete tasks Cover information Quiet Teacher is expert presentor Textbook || = = = How do our CCSS promote inquiry based learning? = = =  [|Inquiry and the Common Core]
 * 1. Look at the different models used to define the inquiry process.** [[file:inquiry colored.pdf]]
 * 2. Determine the shifts from your classroom. Identify obstacles and potential barriers. What support is needed?**
 * ====** Inquiry Approach **==== || ====** Coverage Approach **==== ||
 * Student questions and choice
 * [|You Tube Inquiry Teaching]**
 * [|Inquiry Website]**
 * [|Thirteen edonline]**
 * 3. Pre-assess where you think your classroom is**. [[file:Inquiry self- assessment.doc]]

= How can I create an inquiry based classroom? =
 * What evidence will you share to demonstrate your learning?**
 * Please post resources and examples to share with educators on the next page.**