Inquiry at AIS/D

25 February 2009Parent Workshop

Why are we here?

To learn more about...

inquiry as an approach to learning

the PYP perspective

what inquiry looks like

Who are we?

PYP Curriculum Model

Inquiry can take many forms...

• exploring, wondering and questioning

• experimenting and playing with possibilities

• making connections between previous learning and current learning

• making predictions and acting purposefully to see what happens

• collecting data and reporting findings

• deepening understanding through the application of a concept

• researching and seeking information

• taking and defending a position

• solving problems in a variety of ways.

A community of learners...

Memorable Moments

= a learning event

= a person

= a subject

Our personal experiences

In table groups, complete a Venn Diagram exploring the similarities and differences of your school experience with that of your child(ren).

Then

Now

Our personal experiences

Think about something you really understand well.

How did you develop this understanding?

What were some characteristics of this experience?

Recreate this experience visually.

Insert scan of example

Our personal experiences

Think about something you really understand well.

How did you develop this understanding?

What were some characteristics of this experience?

Recreate this experience visually.

10 minutes

Our personal experiences

Show visually something you really understand well.

Share this with your neighbor.

In table groups, work together to identify characteristics common to all experiences

An example of inquiry in the classroom

As you watch, think about...

• what the teacher is doing.

• what the students are doing.

• the classroom environment

Coin Sort

Given a set of coins, find an interesting way to sort them, then write the way on an index card and turn over.

While working, complete an “I See/I Wonder” sheet

Coin Sort – Gallery walk

As a group, move around to other tables and try to figure out how they were sorted, check with the index card, continue to do see/wonder sheets

Thanks for coming!