Steps To Inquiry
Steps To Inquiry
Steps To Inquiry
1.Tuning In
• Tuning in to the learner, also the topic.
• Gathering prior knowledge.
• Spend time watching and listening.
• Gather some initial questions.
• Ask, “How do we find out these
answers?”
• Sharing what we know on a practical
level.
2. Finding Out
• Experiences and texts that add to the knowledge base.
• Gathering data first hand.
• Teaching skills and strategies which you need to find out.
• Keep building banks of student questions
• What kinds of resources will help?
• Where do I find them?
• What sources will be helpful (primary or secondary)?
• How will I find this information (interview, survey, books,
observations)?
• What other information is there?
• Who wrote this information?
• How do I know it is authentic?
3. Sorting Out
Organizing, analyzing and communicating the
information gathered using a range of learning areas.
Eg. Math, arts, IT Reflective thinking work.
Reviewing the big question.
What are we learning? Why?
Sorting out is a time for initial reflection
Have I answered all my questions?
What information is important?
What information doesn’t answer my questions?
Do I have enough information or should I add more
detail?
How will I organise my information?
4. Going Further