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Join experienced MYP design educator, workshop leader, and podcaster, Jason Reagin in this engaging webinar to unpack what inquiry means in the context of a MYP classroom. Together, co-construct a collective definition of inquiry and different discover types of inquiry for your middle years classes. This session will leave you with a toolbox of strategies to make intentional inquiry come alive in your lessons!

Key Objectives

Co-construct a collective definition of inquiry

Understand the various types of inquiry

Identify the steps for adding inquiry to every lesson

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Encouraging Inquiry in the MYP Classroom - Toddle Learn

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About the Talk Join experienced MYP design educator, workshop leader, and podcaster, Jason Reagin in this engaging webinar to unpack what inquiry means in the context of a MYP classroom. Together, co-construct a collective definition of inquiry and different discover types of inquiry for your middle years classes.

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Teaching as Inquiry and learning Inquiry

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Teaching as Inquiry and learning Inquiry

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MYP is a learner-centred and inquiry-based education. It is a paradigm shift for some educators who are new to the MYP. Before teachers can effectively implement inquiry-based teaching, we must understand the two concepts, "teaching as inquiry" and "learning inquiry". The two concepts go hand in hand. To develop students' ownership of learning and support their inquiry learning, teachers must stay curious and continue to pursue intellect and effective teaching strategies. Different levels of inquiry have different implications for the ongoing teacher professional development. It is essential for teachers to set their own learning goals and identify areas for improvement so that they are not feeling overwhelmed in implementing an inquiry-based teaching approach.

Additionally, there are lots of misconceptions about inquiry-based teaching and learning. It is beneficial to distinguish what inquiry is and what inquiry is not. To encourage authentic inquiry and develop the agency of teachers and students, we need three important ingredients:

There are different phases of inquiry.

Structured Inquiry: The lower level is structured inquiry. That means the teacher is the sole knowledge distributor, and the students have the lowest ownership of their learning. The teacher decides the topic and identifies an issue or a problem for students to explore and investigate. Students follow the teacher's direction and questions to complete step-by-step procedures. At this stage, learning is very much teacher-driven.

Guided Inquiry: The interaction between the teacher and student increases in this stage. The guided inquiry process puts the emphasis on students, and they have slightly greater autonomy in terms of choice for topic and product. The teacher designs the materials to scaffold thinking and helps students develop relevant skills.

Open Inquiry: Teachers plays different roles in this phase of inquiry. The complexity of teaching is increasing even more. Teachers define the knowledge framework in which the inquiry will take place and create time and space for students to generate their own questions and approaches to solve a problem. Students are constantly involved in the design-thinking process that involves risk-taking, knowledge acquisition and decision-making. Teachers must equip skills to facilitate students to ask appropriate and challenging questions during their inquiry process.

Learning cycle: I think when MYP year 5 students develop their personal project, they fit into this learning cycle. They have free choice of topic, concept, content, context, process and product. This is the inquiry phase that students are encouraged to follow their natural curiosity. In the learning cycle, students have full ownership of their learning. This is also how students enhance their personal values and beliefs and develop their own self-identity. Although the ownership of student learning is increasing, it doesn't mean the teacher's job gets easier. Instead, I think it gets more complex as teachers need to have the skills to conduct cognitive coaching conversations and help students identify their of doing.

In all phases of inquiry, teachers should promote , and collaboration throughout. These elements should be weaved through the inquiry-based teaching and learning process so that we can be more prepared to the future world of Volatility, , Complexity, and (VUCA world).

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Teaching as Inquiry and Learning Inquiry - alisonyang.com

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What inquiry is and isn't. In all phases of inquiry, teachers should promote originality, adaptation, design, creativity, and collaboration throughout. These elements should be weaved through the process of the inquiry-based teaching and learning so that we could be more prepared to the future world of Volatility, Unknown, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA world).

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Leading for Learning: A Journey Through Inquiry for Greater Inclusion

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Leading for Learning: A Journey Through Inquiry for Greater Inclusion

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Leading for Learning: A Journey Through Inquiry for Greater Inclusion

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Use actionable methods to build an inclusive learning environment through inquiry. Connect with, and learn from teachers, students and parents in the community.

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Formulating a strong Statement of Inquiry

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Formulating a strong Statement of Inquiry

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Formulating a Strong Statement of Inquiry

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About the talk What makes a great statement of inquiry? Have you sat around in teaching teams trying desperately to construct a statement of inquiry that will engage your students and spark authentic learning? Join Principal and educator, Natalie Jensen as she breaks down her process to develop a statement of inquiry that is meaningful […]

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upEducators - Helping Teachers, Educators, Tutors, Tuitions and Parents in online teaching with Technology

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A high school science teacher had always been a traditional instructor, relying heavily on lectures and textbook readings to deliver information to his students. He had heard of inquiry-based learning but never fully embraced it in his classroom.

As a result, his students struggled to make connections between the information they were learning and the world around them. They often found it difficult to understand and retain the material, as it was presented in a disconnected and unengaging way.

For example, when teaching about photosynthesis, he would simply lecture on the process and have students read about it in their textbooks. He did not provide opportunities for students to ask questions, make observations, or conduct investigations on their own.

Inquiry-based learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students actively explore real-world problems and questions, rather than passively receive information from a teacher. Students are encouraged to ask their own questions, conduct research, and draw their own conclusions based on the evidence they gather. This approach is often used in science and social studies education but can be applied to any subject area. It is designed to help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills.

Technology can be a powerful tool to support inquiry-based learning in several ways:

Research and information gathering: The internet and digital databases provide students with access to a vast amount of information, which they can use to explore their questions and hypotheses.

Collaboration and communication: Online platforms and tools allow students to work together and share their ideas and findings with others, both within and outside of the classroom.

Data analysis and visualization: Technology can help students analyze data and create visual representations of their findings, making it easier to understand complex information and communicate their results.

Simulation and modelling: Technology can be used to create simulations and models that help students explore complex systems and phenomena.

Multimedia production: Students can use technology to create multimedia presentations and digital stories to share their learning with others.

Access to virtual and remote resources: Technology can provide access to virtual field trips, remote experts, and other resources that can be used to enhance inquiry-based learning activities.

upEducators has trained 5000+ teachers in using digital tools to improve learning in the classroom with courses like Google Certified Educators . Our team of expert trainers provide their insights on how teachers can use different learning methods, digital tools and pedagogies to enhance the learning experience. Here are some tools and resources that teachers can use for improving inquiry-based learning

is a digital creation app that can also be used for digital curation, which is the process of selecting, organizing, and preserving digital content. In the context of inquiry-based learning, Padlet can help students by providing them with a tool to curate and organize the digital resources they use during their research and inquiry process.

Firstly, Padlet can be used as a digital bookmarking tool, allowing students to save and organize links to online resources, such as articles, videos, and websites, that they use during their research. This makes it easy for students to access the resources they need, and also allows them to share their resources with others.

Secondly, Padlet can be used to create a digital portfolio of their research and inquiry process. Students can use Padlet to curate and organize their notes, observations, and other forms of evidence that they collect during their research, and present it in a visually appealing way. This can help students to reflect on their learning and demonstrate their understanding of the topic.

is a video annotation app that can be used to support inquiry-based learning by providing students with a tool to analyze and annotate video content, which can help them to explore questions and hypotheses.

Firstly, Veed can be used to analyze video content by providing students with the ability to add time-stamped comments, highlights, and questions directly to the video. This can help students to identify key information, make connections between different parts of the video, and reflect on their learning. Additionally, the use of time stamps can help students to go back to specific parts of the video, which can be especially useful when they are reviewing the material.

Google Slides is a presentation app that can be used to support inquiry-based learning by providing students with a tool to organize, present, and share their research and findings.

Firstly, Google Slides can be used to organize research and findings. Students can use Google Slides to create an outline of their research, which can help them to organize their thoughts and keep track of their progress. Additionally, Google Slides can be used to create digital note cards, which can be used to organize and categorize information.

MindMeister can be used to help students identify and organize their ideas, as well as make connections between different concepts. For example, students can use MindMeister to create a map of their understanding of a topic and then use that map to identify areas where they need further information or clarification. They can also use the tool to explore different perspectives and make connections between different subjects or disciplines.

MindMeister can be used to collaborate with other students or teachers, allowing them to share and build on each other's ideas. This can foster a sense of community and collaboration, as well as help students learn from one another's perspectives.

Ebooks and audiobooks apps like Audible and Kindle are great resources for inquiry-based learning in the classroom as they provide students with access to a wide range of texts and multimedia resources, which can help to support their research and inquiry process.

Firstly, ebooks and audiobooks provide students with access to a wide range of texts, including those that may not be available in print form or in the school library. This can help to support inquiry-based learning by providing students with the resources they need to explore their questions and hypotheses.

Secondly, ebooks and audiobooks can help to improve students' reading comprehension and fluency by providing them with different formats and modes of reading. This can help students to engage with texts in a way that best suits their learning style. Additionally, it can help students who have reading difficulties to access the material and therefore be included in the learning process.

Inquiry-based learning is a teaching method that emphasizes active and self-directed learning. It allows students to take the lead in identifying and exploring questions and concepts. Tools like MindMeister can be very useful in Inquiry-based learning as it provides students with a visual and interactive way to organize their thoughts, make connections, and collaborate with others. It helps students to feel more engaged and invested in their own learning. Other tools like google docs, padlet etc can also be used to enhance inquiry-based learning.

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What is Inquiry-Based Learning? Best Tools and Resources for IBL - upEducators - Helping Teachers, Educators, Tutors, Tuitions and Parents in online teaching with Technology

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Inquiry-Based Learning is a method of Teaching and learning in which Students actively explore Real-world problems and questions.

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About the Talk

Command Terms are omnipresent in every MYP classroom! Yet, their true power is rarely recognized. Join experienced MYP educator and leader, Luiz Mello as he uncovers three key ways to use the MYP Command Terms in your classroom. Go beyond the semantics and understand how Command Terms can be an invaluable tool to help students set expectations and reflect on their work. Through examples, discover how to use them to supercharge assessments. And finally, explore how Command Terms can aid with vertical alignment.

Key objectives include:

Using command terms to guide student expectations and reflection on performance

Connecting learning with assessment via command terms

Unpacking command terms as a tool for vertical alignment

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About the Talk Command Terms are omnipresent in every MYP classroom! Yet, their true power is rarely recognized. Join experienced MYP educator and leader, Luiz Mello as he uncovers three key ways to use the MYP Command Terms in your classroom. Go beyond the semantics and understand how Command Terms can be an invaluable tool [...]