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Learning embraced by problem solving and innovating allows collaborative problem solving to be built with others, it is important to provide students with materials and learning environments that spike curiosity and interest.

2019-04-15 14:51:29 UTC

2019-04-23 14:31:19 UTC

You need to get to know your students and what they are interested in so you can provide them with provocations, invitations and learning environments that will allow students to explore their interests. As a teacher you must also be engaged and watching, listening to the students so that you can see where their learning is going and add to it.

2019-04-23 18:37:36 UTC

It needs to be tailored directly to the students in your current class. Knowing their interests, how they learn best, and maybe how to make new ways of learning more exciting for them. Inquiry based learning is amazing for children but they also need to be able to hold a great deal of responsibility for their own learning.

Inquiry is based on student interests and "wonders" and therefore knowing your students and what they are curious about is essential. As an educator in an inquiry-based setting, students take the lead but the teacher needs to be able to navigate student thought and provide them with authentic opportunities to explore these interests. Providing a variety of learning opportunities (eg., hands-on, discussions, videos, field trips) is a great way to enhance student learning in an inquiry based setting.

victoriadoxsee — 2019-04-24 18:56:22 UTC

2019-04-24 23:22:42 UTC

We need to know our students - what they like, how they learn best, what is going to challenge them.
As a teacher, we need to constantly be engaged with the activities always watching and learning how our students learn and how we can be a better guide. It is important that we realize we are a facilitator in this area.

Christine N

2019-04-25 13:47:05 UTC

Inquiry based approach should be interesting and fun. It should be able to reach all learners and touch on all the senses. Inquiry based learning should reach all areas of the classroom. This type of learning should also be able to be assessed in different ways (discussions, videos/pictures)

2019-04-25 17:50:11 UTC

You need to create student centred opportunities for inquiry. This does not need to be full class, but can be small groups. These inquiries should be evident throughout class, but not in the sense where it terms into a theme like the previous program. Inquiries should be flexible and change according to student needs. Provocations should be open ended so that students can create meaning from their own observations and explorations rather than coming to a single answer/solution/ conclusion. Inquiries should encompass literacy, and mathematics elements.

Danielle N

2019-04-27 00:26:23 UTC

At the FDK level, teachers need to consider the topics of interest of their students and step up opportunities for further inquiry into a certain topic or area of exploration. This can be done through "invitations" where the teacher presents materials to capture the attention of students who may be interested in a given topic. I believe that not only setting up an opportunity/inquiry space is important at this age but also being present to observe how the children are responding to the "invitation" or environment; what questions are students asking, what do they want to focus on, how are students responding and learning through their interactions with their peers. Through this active listening and observing, the teacher can help guide students through their thought process and area of inquiry.

Patricia

2019-05-02 15:31:35 UTC

Student driven interest to spark the wonder is key to the inquiry based approach to learning. Curriculum outcomes must be met so the displays must be set out with purpose and outcomes in mind. It then allows the teachers to be present to assess
those outcomes along the way. As a teacher is gives me an opportunity to be able to facilitate their learning in an inquiry based approach and view the kind of learner each student is to better assist them in all methods of teaching them. Students in this way are free to collaborate and socialize while engaged in this type of learning, while as teachers, we can observe their problem solving skills and techniques used during their trial and error approach to solving the desired outcome. The assessment can be done in a variety of ways like videos , anecdotal notes, pictures, class discussions, etc.

2019-05-02 16:01:26 UTC

Is your environment inviting? Have you created a safe space for curiosity? Are you allowing the students to lead?

Engaging interest in the students. Planning inquiry based on the students. Determining new ways to to engage them in inquiry and wonder.

2019-05-03 13:32:15 UTC

Was this student-initiated based on their own interests/thoughts/feelings? How can we scaffold their learning to best support them? Have we created a safe space emotionally, physically etc, for these students to take risks? How can we align these interests/investigations with curriculum expectations? Does this set up encourage collaboration? Are the students needs and strengths being met? Am I being an active listener/observer during the inquiry process?

2019-05-13 14:24:22 UTC

Allie.K

2019-05-20 18:58:11 UTC

Taking the students interest into consideration. Making it interactive, fun, and enjoyable for the students. Hands-on, having various components to it (centres, books, pictures, games etc.). How to support the students. How to make the learning effective. Have the inquiry promote collaboration, engagement, expression of learning and meet the curriculum expectations.

Does your activities reflect your student's interests? Is your environment a safe and inviting place where all students can grow and succeed? Can your environment support all types of learning needs?

2019-05-21 18:21:38 UTC

Leave things open. Let students self-direct. Are there numerous options for different learners? How to create open-ended questions? How can you create an environment that encourages exploration and wonder?

2019-05-23 01:32:58 UTC

We need to ensure that we know our students--we need to build programs that interest our students. We need to adjust our mindset and release the 'control'.

2019-05-31 20:41:31 UTC

tv53296 — 2019-06-02 07:41:37 UTC

The interest

tv53296 — 2019-06-02 07:41:38 UTC

The interest of our learners is one of the main factors, aligning with curriculum expectations, how to select activities that cater for diverse needs, how do we scaffold, how to assess, etc. We also must consider the Four Frames and how our activities balance these.

Inquiry based learning

2019-06-03 14:52:24 UTC

Inquiry based approach should be fun and based off student's interests. It should be cooperative and in a controlled environment. Educators should lead with questions that expand thinking.

IBL

2019-06-03 16:31:10 UTC

Students interest, does it relate to curriculum expectations, how do we scaffold, are we addressing different needs.

We need to consider the students interests, the environment, the curriculum expectations, and different ways to scaffold activities to reach all students in class.

2019-06-04 21:59:20 UTC

we need to consider the student's interest, abilities, their environment, the curriculum expectations, engaging methods to provide ways of inquiry.

2019-06-05 01:23:44 UTC

We need to be able to understand our students and always be observing what they are doing to ensure our topics and activities within the classroom reflect their interests. Basing our ideas around theirs to expand on their thinking and encourage them to participate within the classroom. We can help support all students within the classroom if we are observant of what they need to grow as learners.

2019-06-07 13:09:47 UTC

When moving towards inquiry based learning, we need to observe our students and get an idea of their abilities and interests. We also need to provide opportunities for students to wonder, question, and discover.

2019-06-07 13:37:39 UTC

We need to consider student's interest and abilities and how that relates to the learning environment and curriculum expectations. We also need to consider all the different needs that exist in the classroom and encourage students to ask questions during their play.

2019-06-07 13:57:04 UTC

We need to remember to follow the children's lead, but that that doesn't mean "sitting back doing nothing." We need to be aware of how capable young children are, and be open for signs that they are interested in and/or ready for experiences/questions/concepts that we may not initially think of ourselves. We need to remember that an inquiry based approach means that we are learning alongside the children everyday!

2019-06-07 14:59:55 UTC

Inquiry based approach

2019-06-07 15:04:46 UTC

We need to consider the students interests, ability and the environment around them. We also must consider the curriculum expectations, relate learning to real life and make sure that the learning will help the students not only grow academically, but socially, and emotionally.

We should let the students lead and not allow our own expectations and judgments color their inquiry or wonder.

2019-06-07 15:07:32 UTC

We need to know our students and what their interests are. Then we plan around those interests, keeping in mind the curriculum expectations. We have to provide learning experiences that are engaging and thought-provoking.

2019-06-07 15:23:57 UTC

We should allow our students to take lead in their learning and finds ways to link their inquiry towards the expectations.

2019-06-07 16:05:19 UTC

When moving towards an inquiry-based approach to

srichardson5047 — 2019-06-13 13:50:51 UTC

When moving towards an inquiry-based approach to learning, we must consider student interest, preference, and engagement. We should also consider their zone of proximal development, and question whether they are ready to approach the topic, content, or academic growth for which you are preparing them

tv54395 — 2019-06-13 13:52:31 UTC

When moving to an Inquiry based approach

2019-06-13 16:08:12 UTC

When moving to an inquiry base within a classroom , educators must first consider the interests of the students. It is the students interests that guide the learning process within the classroom. Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas and explore materials. That is, inquiry based learning highlights the students role in the learning process. From there it is the job of the educator to link students interest with curriculum expectations and find ways to scaffold the activities to reach each student in the class so they can grow academically, socially and emotionally.

inquiry based approach

2019-06-17 19:37:52 UTC

when considering the move towards an inquiry based approach, you must first take into consideration the varying degrees and differences between learners. Also ensuring that the teacher is facilitating learning through guided inquiries.

We need to have a clear idea of what we want the end result to be when creating these inquiry based activities. We must also explore as many ways to reach the goals and consider other goals obtained in the process.

2019-06-18 13:18:41 UTC

2019-06-20 17:38:46 UTC

Need to consider:
- students' interests and curriculum expectations;
- diversity of learning styles/student needs
- does it provoke/invite learning, collaboration, and exploration;
-assessment methods

Things to consider:

tv52099 — 2019-06-21 15:01:43 UTC

-student interest
-expectations
-learning objectives
-provocation
- materials
- possibilities
- assessment
-ways to explore
- what will it look like?
- expansion on activities
- activities
- curriculum- four frames

Things to Consider for Inquiry-based approach:

2019-06-21 15:10:32 UTC

- student interest and curiosity
- curriculum & four frames
- learning environment
- classroom materials
- ability of students
- ways to assess and document student learning

tv51645 — 2019-06-21 18:47:52 UTC

When moving towards and inquiry based learning the first thing you need to consider is the strengths, abilities and interests of all learners. It it important to consider that some students are intrinsically more self-motivated and curious and how your inquiry approach will address the needs of all learners. With that it is important to consider the necessary skill development and objectives you wish to reach and how you will assess that. Consider how to keep all learners engaged and thriving. I think your classroom/working environment and resources are also important to think about.

Things to consider

2019-06-23 02:12:06 UTC

- your role as an educator
- the role of the children
- who the children are as learners
- your curriculum and frames
-your classroom and learning environment
-activities and opportunities
-movement and flow of how and what it will look like
- how to expand and extend the learnings

2019-06-23 03:04:15 UTC

- students interests
- their strength and needs
- four frames
- classroom environment as third teacher
- loose parts, open ended activities
- extend learning
- provocations

R.PennycookSome considerations:- student interest and engagement- curricular expectations- learning objectives- class dynamics- available resources in class & community- differing student abilities- range of access points- possible extensions and modifications

tv53983 — 2019-06-23 20:34:41 UTC

-student interests and wonders

2019-06-24 14:21:42 UTC

-various needs of the learners
-classroom environment
-provocations
-loose parts
-natural materials
-assessment and documentation

2019-06-24 14:42:17 UTC

.Student interests and abilities
.Classroom environment and accessibility
.Keep the four frames model in mind when planning
.What assessment methods will you choose?
.Make good use of guided inquiries during exploration
—Katie

2019-06-24 17:46:14 UTC

-student interests and wonders

-meeting various needs of the learners
-classroom environment as third teacher
-provocations
-loose parts
-natural materials
- constantly adjusting the classroom environment to meet students' needs and their interests
-assessment and documentation
- four frames

Carolynne

tv54651 — 2019-06-25 01:08:38 UTC

- What are students interested in?
- How can I make their learning stations safe?
- What is a logical next step for their previous learning? Where will this step lead them? What comes next?
- What learning needs do my students have?
- How can I adapt my approach to meet my students' needs?
- How do I anticipate my students positive and reluctant reactions to inquiry based learning? How can I help them in this approach?

When moving towards an inquiry based approach we need look at the interests and abilities of the children in our classroom. It is important to provide an open and flexible learning environment where the children can explore in a safe setting. We need to consider the fact that inquiry based learning is essentially a two way street. We as educators can learn just as much from our students as they can learn from us. When educators take a more curious approach to new experiences and ideas (rather than acting as the experts) the children are more likely to engage in problem solving and inquiry based learning. It is also extremely important to engage the children by asking open-ended questions such as, "What if...?" or "I wonder what would happen if..." Be sure to provide the students with loose parts, provocations,natural materials and opportunities for further exploration.

tv54556 — 2019-06-25 03:59:02 UTC

-The learning environment (as the third teacher)

2019-06-25 14:17:13 UTC

-My own beliefs, concerns and fears
-Being okay with not following a monthly "plan"; allowing learning to be guided through authentic student interest
-Working on my own questioning skills; to further the inquiry but not "take over".

-student lead, teachers/ECE to guide and support learning

2019-06-25 14:45:00 UTC

-teachers/ECE to provide materials, manipulative or resources
-letting "lessons" flow based on student engagement and interests
-educators lead in the inquiry process and continually model to students
-ensuring learning meets the needs of all students.
-variety of manipulatives
-classroom environment allows for movement
-providing provocations and invitations keeping in mind the four frames.

2019-06-25 19:22:22 UTC

-strengths and needs of the students
-kindergarten program/four frames
-student interests
-environment/materials
-personal feelings/possible bias

Things to consider:

tv54395 — 2019-06-25 23:36:19 UTC

Things to consider: zone of proximal development, student learning profile(s), background experience, for/as assessment tools, learning space, materials, etc.

tv54395 — 2019-06-25 23:36:20 UTC

Amber Priester

2019-06-26 11:00:41 UTC

You need to consider
- student interets
- students learning needs
- do you fully understand inquiry based learning and the benefits it has?
- how you will assess?
- materials you will need

Things to Consider:

2019-06-26 13:54:47 UTC

- The capabilities of my students.
- How to teach rules and expectations.
- How to encourage independence in learners.
- Different forms of assessment.
- Environment and materials available.
- Making sure the four frames are always in mind.

Things to consider:

2019-06-26 16:15:57 UTC

- student interests and needs
- relevant seasonal opportunities
- learning goals
- environment and materials
- assessment

Things to consider:

2019-06-26 16:56:44 UTC

-student interests
-student capabilities
-curriculum and four frames
-classroom environment and materials
-how you will assess/ document
-opportunities to change or grow learning

Janina K. Things to consider:

2019-06-26 18:57:14 UTC

- intentional provocations
- invitations
- student thought processes
- student needs, interests and capabilities,
- documentation
- assessment
- 4 frames
- inspire curiosity

Things to consider:

tv55306 — 2019-06-26 19:13:59 UTC

Students need to feel safe and supportive before they are able to inquire. They need to be a part of the community and feel free to make a mistake. We as teachers need to create a space for inquiry to happen. First making our students feel safe and supportive. Second, we need to create experiences for them to explore and play. Through this exploration we need to help them to discover their likes and interests and base our lessons and their invitations on their lines of inquiry. If you get to know your student and allow them to share with you what they love you will find their inquiry based approach to learning and your inquiry based approach to teaching comes more naturally. You have to be willing to let go of some of the control and allow the students to lead and guide their learning.

Things to consider include, but not limited to:

tv54936 — 2019-06-27 14:29:16 UTC

-the set-up/design of inquiry area
-interests of students
-good documentation, consider a daily "learning story"
-good questions, provocations are needed, that appeal to interests of students and specific/general expectations of curriculum
-It is important to consider how relevant/relatable provocations/invitations and activities are to students so that students "buy in" to learning activity
-are the activities clear? Instructions for engaging (without explicitly directing the activity) make sense.
-Respect and courtesy is needed/modelled to students so students feel safe engaging with new experiences.

Things to consider:

tv46004 — 2019-06-27 15:16:42 UTC

- physical environment
- materials/resources
- needs of students
- interests of students
- curriculum
-learning goals
- allowing students to discover/guide their own learning, not everything to be teacher-directed
- assessment

Things to Consider:

2019-06-27 16:23:32 UTC

-invitations
-four frame
-needs and interests of students
-assessment
-set-up
-materials
-provocations
-curriculum
-environment

Inquiry

2019-06-27 21:59:12 UTC

Interests
Aptitudes
Engagement
4 corners
Relevance / purpose
Assessment

Considerations:

2019-06-28 12:23:43 UTC

-environment
- materials
- invitations
- provocations
- overall/specific expectations

Things to consider:

tv55185 — 2019-06-28 13:49:52 UTC

Four frames
students interests
materials available
small group vs. whole group
where/when it will be presented
how to keep it as self-directed as possible
provocations
next steps

Nancy Obando

tv55375 — 2019-06-28 15:53:04 UTC

Inquiry based teaching and learning is an opportunity for students and educators to share responsibility for learning. So things to consider is:
-the capabilities, skill levels, interests and learning styles of the students
-the environment created and the space available
-Materials and resources
- The Four Frames and how expectations intertwine and support each other
-Knowing the material, the expectations and the time it will take to meet those expectations
- Assessment and evaluation

Jessica Gowdy - Things to consider:

2019-06-28 16:44:45 UTC

-that students are learning based on their own interests
-that the teaching isn't solely curriculum based, but the curriculum is addressed through student exploration and play
-student lead, with the teacher being the "guide on the side"
-keep the four frames in mind, one provocation can fit into multiple frames
-monitor student engagement to be able to change the teaching to suit their needs
-that students feel the classroom is an open and safe place for them to grow and learn their own way

Things to consider

2019-06-28 16:45:35 UTC

What does planning/controlling TOO much of the learning look like?

know your students and their interests.

2019-06-28 18:01:22 UTC

know environment, materials, expectations, next steps
Take note of student engagement
safe learning environment

Lauren Roberts- What to consider?

2019-06-28 19:01:59 UTC

How students with different learning styles will engage in the specific inquiry. What materials, environments are best suited to your present class vs. prior years. What kind of inquiries will keep students interested for longer/ shorter periods of time. What students are taking away from each different inquiry.

Jennifer Allen - Things to Consider

2019-06-28 20:02:30 UTC

-students' interests and learning styles/needs
-teacher as lead learner to model and guide student learning
-plan flexibly, giving room for modifications based on student interests and inquiries
-K curriculum - 4 frames in mind with the orveral outcomes and specific expecations in mind
-setting up different learning areas, invitations, provocations

Things to consider:

2019-07-01 18:39:09 UTC

- how to set up an inquiry
- how to figure out what the inquiry is (when is it just a simple question from a student and when is it a whole class inquiry?)
- how to make sure you are covering the four frames
- how to set up inquiries that all students can be interested in (or set up multiple inquires?)

Things to Consider when moving towards Inquiry learning: Educators need a deeper understanding of the big questions/ideas in the curriculum documents, in order to guide the questions.

tv45832 — 2019-11-03 13:30:27 UTC

things to consider

2019-11-04 20:19:51 UTC

things you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning
- students are engaged
- interest of the students to help develop their need for engagement and questioning
- the environment that they are learning in based on the classroom you have
- materials and curriculum
- exploration
- flexibility
- hands on approach

Things to Consider for Inquiry-Based Learning

2019-11-05 19:40:00 UTC

-where are the students at in their learning? What would be meaningful and engaging to them?
-What are the overall and specific expectations that I am aiming to get to for this lesson?
-What tools do my students need to be successful?
-Do specific students need additional materials/information to promote equity in the exploration?
How is my classroom set up? Does it promote inquiry?

2019-11-06 02:17:49 UTC

Need to consider:
-Where your students are developmentally
-students interests/what they would like to learn
-good understanding of the four frames and using big ideas/questions

Inquiry-Based Learning Considerations

2019-11-07 16:33:13 UTC

- How are the four frames being represented in the inquiry-based activity?
- Creating activities that engage students' interests or special occasions throughout the year
- Does my classroom invite student inquiry?
- Do the classroom activities challenge students to extend their curiosity and their learning?

What to Consider:

2019-11-08 13:53:17 UTC

-What do I already know about Inquiry-Based learning? What do I still need/want to learn?
-What are my students interested in? How can in incorporate them into play?
-What are students learning? What are the overall/specific expectations?
-How can I best use the four frames in play?
-How do I ensure that equity exists within the learning?
-How do I measure what, how and if students are learning?
-What materials do I need?

What to Consider: Inquiry Based to Teaching

2019-11-08 15:34:34 UTC

- Where are your students developmentally?
- Providing equity for students
- How to keep students engaged?
- Curriculum
- Four Frames and how to interlock?

Moving towards inquiry based learning

2019-11-08 15:42:53 UTC

- what are the students's interests
- what are their life experiences
- what are the resources available/needed?

Things to Consider:

2019-11-11 21:37:19 UTC

-what are the children's interests
-each child's development
-what resources do you have that are available to use
-how to keep all students engaged

Eunhae Ki - Things to Consider for Inquiry-Based Learning

2019-11-12 14:47:26 UTC

- My knowledge on inquiry-based learning
- How to effectively implement the Four Frames into practice
- Levels of each of the students in their learning development
- Interests of students
- Appropriate resources and materials for students to engage in inquiry-based learning activities

What to Consider: Inquiry Based Teaching

2019-11-12 17:17:15 UTC

-the layout of the classroom and the materials/environment that you have access to
-the children's interests in your classroom
-viewing other inquiry based classrooms and talking to other teachers
-thinking of ways to used inquiry based learning as well as assessment
-sensory based accomodations for students

Considering Inquiry

2019-11-13 05:05:28 UTC

-student interest
-four frames and the Kindergarten curriculum
-classroom environment and materials
- making meaningful connections
-co-constructing with students

What to consider

2019-11-13 15:18:45 UTC

What materials do you have? How can you best use those materials? What do you think the students will do with those materials? How do you put out something that has meaning and purpose, but leaves enough room for them to explore and discover the use on their own or their own use? What is the bigger picture behind what you are doing? Where are your students developmentally? Are you keeping in mind the four frames? Do your students have interest in this, and if not, how can you change the activity to interest them?

Considerations for Inquiry

sljohnston24 — 2019-11-15 01:46:01 UTC

-what are the children interest in?
-what are the children's abilities? strengths? weaknesses?
-what do the students already know?
-what do they think they know?
-what materials or tools will you need/are available?
-how will you assess student's progress?
-will you need to make any accommodations?

Considerations for Inquiry

tv54173 — 2019-11-15 14:03:05 UTC

- where do their interests lie?
- what do they already know? what can they already do?
- where are they individually at in their learning; strengths, weaknesses, areas of improvement
- curriculum expectations
- what materials will they need
- what are my entry points
- how will I ensure I am engaging every student

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

tv52961 — 2019-11-15 14:16:16 UTC

- student interest
- what materials you have or are needed?
- space needed to allow exploration
-how to properly select materials and create an invitation for the students to come and be engaged at the centre
-how will this look in relation to the four frames

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

tv55536 — 2019-11-15 14:38:31 UTC

-What are the children's abilities? ( strengths, weaknesses)
-Are they meeting all basic needs before they can begin learning
-What do they already know about the interest
-What materials would be used
-How would I present the learning
-What type of assessment would I use

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

tv55790 — 2019-11-15 16:32:05 UTC

-Students' interests, backgrounds, prior knowledge and their learning styles
-Students' comfort zone of inquiry-based learning
-What are the learning materials that I should prepare for students to effectively engaged in inquiry-based learning?
-How to effectively meet the curriculum expectations?
-How to create the inclusive learning environment for all students including students with IEP?

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

2019-11-15 18:54:17 UTC

- how will children reveal and apply learning
- the need to establish "learning areas", "invitations",
"provocations" with a focus on appropriate materials
- how to meet curriculum expectations
- how to keep children engaged
- focus on the four frames

Things to consider:

2019-11-15 19:51:18 UTC

- what the students are interested in
- selecting specific materials
- knowing how to present the materials in an inviting way
- ensuring that play has specific learning outcomes
- making sure students are actually engaged in what is being put out

Things to consider;

2019-11-15 19:51:39 UTC

- the interests of the students in the classroom
- establish purposeful play that provoke thought and have learning outcomes
- selecting appropriate materials that will invite children to explore the centre/activity/task
-ensuring the Kindergarten Curriculum guides your overall expectations and learning outcomes

Things to think about:

2019-11-15 20:06:50 UTC

- what are the students interested in?
- what materials do I need to help the students learn?
- how can I make the students engaged?
- how does this meet the curriculum expectations?
- how does this focus on the four frames?
- how can I reach all students?

Things to consider...

tv56194 — 2019-11-15 20:40:25 UTC

- understand what the students are interested in.
- providing them with opportunities that allow them to engage in investigation, discovery and exploration through natural curiosity.
- Providing materials and tools that they are interested in.
- Using the four frames as a guiding principle to create a student lead environment based around student interest.
- Being able to ask effective questions that lead to deeper critical thinking.
- Understanding the students needs and abilities.
- Making the classroom environment inclusive toward all students, staff, and parents.
- being able to keep the students engaged in their learning .

Things to consider

2019-11-19 23:05:26 UTC

- find out the class's interest as a whole and also the interests of students individually
- get an understanding of how open students are to learning new ideas
- what strategies/methods can be used to best provoke students' critical thinking?

Things to Consider:

2019-12-09 19:26:27 UTC

- Interests of the class
- Resources needed/access to
-How to relate back to 4 frames/expectations
- Guiding questions
- How can you deepen the inquiry
- How can you keep students engaged
- Making it inclusive to all learners
-How am I going to show/assess learning?

Things to consider:

2019-12-18 17:34:57 UTC

interests of children, abilities of children, availability of materials, links to curriculum expectations, reaching all students.

Things to consider:

tv52317 — 2019-12-20 16:04:36 UTC

- the learning environment (ie. how space is utilized, what materials are available, size of the class, making the learning environment an inviting space that sparks curisoity)
- student interests/ questions the students want to explore
- understanding of student needs and ability levels
- links to curriculum, using four frames as a guide
- how will learning be assessed?

Things to consider:

2020-01-21 16:06:42 UTC

- Interests of the children
- Provide lots of opportunities for the children to explore and engage in discovery.
- Ensuring the curriculum expectations are met.
- Abilities and needs of the children are considered.

What to consider when using inquiry based learning and teaching:

2020-01-23 16:48:57 UTC

*What are the children interested in?
*Do the children have different learning needs and abilities?
*What are the resources available in the classroom or outdoors?
*Am I able to engage each of the students individually and as a group?
*How can I help direct the inquiry based learning towards curriculum expectations.
*Can I extend their learning?

Things to consider:

2020-01-23 20:41:48 UTC

- What sparks children interests
- The diverse needs of the students
-links to curriculum expectations
-Assessment and observation methods
-Loose parts and open-ended materials
-Extend students learning and thinking

CONSIDERATIONS

2020-01-24 12:44:24 UTC

What do the children want to learn about.
what ways can we enhance the learning Areas to spark questioning.
recognizing opportunities to initiate the inquiry process and looking at inquiry as something naturally flows as part of learning everyday.

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2020-02-03 03:49:06 UTC

Ensuring that the activity has satisfied curriculum expectations
Student’s interests and ability are taken into consideration
What material do I need?
What do I need to learn before implementing an inquiry-based activity?

Considerations

2020-03-06 14:32:25 UTC

What is your prior experience with inquiry-based learning? The ECE's prior experience? The students'?
What resources and materials are available to you?
What are the students interested in learning about?
How are you recognizing what their interests are? Are certain students' interests being recognized while others are not?
Does inquiry-based learning supporting curriculum expectations?
What are the students' needs and abilities? Are they being met?

Considerations

2020-05-05 19:36:43 UTC

What are the children naturally interested in?
How to ensure implementation of inquiry and completion of curriculum?
How to document, assess, and provide feedback on inquiry-based learning?

Considerations

2020-05-06 15:06:47 UTC

What is the children's background knowledge, what do they know already and what are the curious about? How will I assess and document their learning?

Considerations for inquiry

2020-05-27 15:34:36 UTC

- That your leaning environment is set up for maximum leaning and exploring; functions for all learners.
- Inquiry is focused on students interests and wonderings. A wonder wall is great for guiding your inquiries; what do they wonder about or want to learn about.
- Inquiry centres or activities are inviting and have proper resources for max learning opportunities.
- open discussions about what they are learning/doing throughout the inquiry.
- Inquiries are relevant to curriculum expectations.

Considerations

2020-05-31 03:09:14 UTC

· Children’s interests, real-life connections, background knowledge, assessing, documenting, learning environment, diverse needs, open-ended materials, how to extend learning, materials, 4 frames

Things to consider:

2020-05-31 21:14:58 UTC

- That your environment includes many invitations and purposeful play opportunities
- That your overall expectations are being addressed in each area of inquiry/play-based learning
- How will assessment take place? Will the students have a role in providing their own feedback?
- What interests the students? How can this be reflected in your approach to learning and how your room is set up.

Considerations

2020-06-02 14:34:56 UTC

Some things to consider when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning are your students background knowledge, interests, connections, how are you going to assess learning, are your materials open-ended, are you taking the four frames into consideration?

Considerations:

2020-06-03 22:14:50 UTC

Student abilities and interests, resources available in the classroom, the natural setting, group sizes, real world connections, evaluation, outcomes

Considerations when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning:

tv56189 — 2020-06-10 17:09:38 UTC

-What are the students and interests?
-What are the materials available?
-What are the students background expereinces , home expereinces, first language?
- what are the educators skills and background? How can you use these skills to engage students in the classroom?
- What are the needs of the students?
- How to arrange the environment in the classrooom?

-what will grab the students attention

2020-06-11 01:28:25 UTC

-what their interests are
-how to go about setting up an area that will draw the students to inquire about that subject

Considerations when creating Inquiry

2020-06-12 19:38:22 UTC

- inquiry should have a enough components to spark interest, extensions and questions
- you should ensure that you have enough materials that students can explore and create and naturally extend their understanding through their inquiry
- ensure that you are hitting all 4 Frames of learning in the K curriculum

Student-lead tasks

2020-06-16 02:00:57 UTC

I need to consider that the inquiries are planned and lead by the students interests. I need to base the inquiries on things that they can connect with and that will keep them engages. I need to plan for authentic learning and leave the tasks open-ended so the students can take the learning in their own direction.

2020-06-16 18:30:08 UTC

You need to consider how you are going to engage the students. So you need to think about what they are interested in and what they already know.

Considerations for Inquiry Based Learning ( By: Gagandeep Devgun)

2020-06-23 19:30:46 UTC

- Arranging an inviting classroom where students feel that they are here to explore new things everyday.
- Students interest at the forefront while designing any activity/lesson for further extensions.- Reflection at the end of each lesson

Setting up for Inquiry

2020-06-23 20:28:24 UTC

- get to know students
-find materials that will spark interest
-purposefully set up classroom
-use knowledge about the 4 frames to document

You need to consider what the students are interested in and what will grab their attention and make them want to engage. Also, consider life experiences and children's backgrounds. You need to ask questions that will have the students thinking and wondering and wanting to know more. You will need to have a plan of how students will interact with others while learning and how you will keep track or document what they are learning

2020-06-24 14:20:55 UTC

Considerations

2020-06-25 17:44:45 UTC

- getting to know students interest
- creating an environment in the classroom that encourage students to ask question and explore new materials.

Consideration for an inquiry based approach

2020-06-25 18:07:01 UTC

Understanding student demographics, needs, interests, cultures and background knowledge is a key first step in being able to move towards and inquiry based approach to teaching and learning.
It is important to foster a relationship of trust, encouragement and respect prior to being able to adopt an inquiry based approach. Students need to feel safe, supported, and valued as individuals to boost their self confidence, independence and comfort level in their own individual learning styles and ideas.
Purposefully and thoughtfully designing and setting up the learning environment with interesting and open-ended materials that are inviting and spark interest to not only engage, but question and challenge their prior thinking, knowledge and understanding.
As teachers, assesements for and of learning need to be established clearly prior to activities. Mapping out both overall and specific expectations in relation to the curriculum outcomes to ensure that all learning requirements are addressed and chieved is vital to the overall success and purose of the inquiry based approaches.

Consideration for an inquiry based approach

tv45698 — 2020-06-26 16:37:42 UTC

-What is the prior knowledge?
-What is or will be the provocation?
-how much time do we dedicate to an inquiry approach
-Recording current knowledge and thinking of a goal for each child (?). I am not sure setting a goal is correct.
-what are the interests of each student?
-what are the students ready to learn?
-what is my role and the ECE?

Consideration for an inquiry based approach

tv54090 — 2020-06-26 17:04:58 UTC

-student interests
-current student knowledge about the inquiry
-setting up a space/ classroom environment where are free to wonder, explore, investigate, and
question

Consideration for an inquiry based approach

2020-06-26 17:38:37 UTC

What are your students interests?
What prior knowledge do they have?
Creating space in the classroom where exploration can take place
Having resources students can refer to, showing them materials about their interests
Asking students questions that provoke deeper learning.

Considerations

2020-10-04 00:38:06 UTC

Knowing students and what they need
Creating a space where students can explore
Having materials and resources that students can refer to

Considerations include:

2020-11-13 14:31:43 UTC

-Student interests, readiness to learn, and current understandings
-Physical layout of classroom
-Four Frames
-Materials/supplies required to create engaging invitations and provocations for students

Considerations

2020-11-19 19:14:29 UTC

Will this be something that catches the interests of my students?
Will my students have the knowledge to know what was going on from before?
Is my classroom set up in a way that inquiry based learning will thrive?

Considerations

tv55932 — 2020-11-26 18:14:59 UTC

- Interests, readiness, and learning profiles of the students.
- Current student background knowledge and experiences.
- Creation of a safe and inviting learning environment that encourages risk-taking
- Assembling student resources for inquiry
- When the teacher should lead and when they should follow
- Classroom layout
- Four Frames

consideration

2020-12-17 15:33:35 UTC

- student interests
-creating a learning environment that encourages inquiry
-prior knowledge
- creating safe spaces for exploring and risk taking

Considerations when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning

tv43296 — 2020-12-17 18:47:29 UTC

- The learning environment/area (thoughtfully designed space that invites, provokes, and encourages inquiry; safe space that allows for exploration and risk-taking)
- The prior knowledge of the students
- Physical space and layout of the classroom
- How do I invite students into inquiry based learning? (Invitations)
- What will my provocations be? (Provocations)
- Student interests
- The Four Frames
- How can I shift from a teacher-based approach to a student-centered approach where each child is engaged in questioning and it is reciprocal?

Considerations

2021-01-05 18:43:49 UTC

- What are students interested in?
- What materials are needed to spark creative thinking?
- How to get and keep students engaged and interested?
- How to meet curriculum expectations?
- What type of assessments should I use?
- Prior knowledge
- Classroom layout
- Four Frame
Sarah Bittorf

Considerations

tv56156 — 2021-02-12 16:24:54 UTC

- Are my students interested in this?
- Do they have the appropriate amount of readiness to learn?
- What will the room layout look like?
- What curriculum expectations will we be meeting?
- Do my students have the right prior knowledge?
- What is the balance between student led and teacher led?
- What materials do we have access to?
- What will be my role and the ECEs?

Considerations

tv57902 — 2021-02-15 22:08:21 UTC

- cultivate a classroom environment that is "safe" for children to make mistakes without judgement
- ensure that as an educator, you are making a point to hear from everyone within the classroom
- allow students to process thoughts before giving them all the answers
- provide students with the tools in order to explore and problem selves themselves
- encourage a growth mindset that teachers kids at a young age that mistakes are all opportunities for learning

- why this learning, for this child(ren) at this time?

2021-02-17 15:02:11 UTC

- what do I see, hear, observe?
- whose voice is guiding this learning/wondering?
- rethinking traditional practices
- the environment as a third teacher
- examining the role of educators in the classroom
- intentional learning materials, invitations
- using pedagogical documentation to guide learning

2021-03-05 18:36:23 UTC

- What are my students interested in?
- What prior knowledge is needed?
- creating an engaging environment that promotes inquiry
Nancy van Pinxteren

Considerations for Inquiry Learning

2021-03-05 20:08:45 UTC

= what do the students know already and can do
- what is something that you will need to teach
- how will you structure the inquiry
- what are some questions that you want to guide the students towards
- how will you lay out the physical space
- what materials will you need to conduct the inquiry
- What are the expectations

I need to consider the students' temperaments, their receptiveness to receive instructions on how to proceed with an inquiry, and the presence (or absence) of a natural proclivity to be interested in learning something new.

2021-03-16 13:32:59 UTC

Considerations

2021-03-22 00:47:28 UTC

-the learning environment (structure/organization/layout of physical space/materials)
-Scaffolding and inclusion (multiple entry points)
-Big ideas, overall and specific expectations, learning goals
-activating prior knowledge
-making the learning meaningful
-how and what I am assessing
-consolidating and extending the learning

Considerations for inquiry-based learning

2021-05-07 13:46:10 UTC

- students take the lead in what will be learned (what do students know and what are they interested in); activate prior knowledge
- the learning environment: space, tools, materials, layout and organization of the physical space
- accessibility of materials to all students (inclusion)
- pose guiding questions to students and listen to their questions
- what expectations will be met in the inquiry (assessment of inquiry)

Moving Towards an Inquiry Based Approach

2021-05-07 17:28:57 UTC

-How to trigger curiosity in children
-The interests of both students in conjunction with learning expectations
- Making inquiry more student centered
- The involvement of the classroom as a real community, as opposed to each individual student
- Model how to contribute and extend ideas
- How to question and carry out an investigation of ones ideas or theories

Considerations

2021-05-26 17:49:33 UTC

-What students are interested in
-what are the curriculum expectations
-KWL .. what students know, what they what to know and what they have learnt

Considerations

2021-06-04 16:12:27 UTC

- channel student interests into teaching opportunities
- how to meet curriculum expectations through and inquiry based approach to teaching
- providing a physical and emotional learning environment fertile for taking risks, inquiring and exploring
- creating novel learning environments assist in efficacious learners

Considerations

2021-06-21 19:03:37 UTC

- Curriculum expectations
The learning environment
Converting student interest into teaching opportunities
Interest of student

The presentation detailed what an 'invitation' was. It is a display of materials carefully selected and arranged to invite children. Invitations draw children’s attention and engages them in a world of wonder, exploration, and discovery. Invitations are purposefully and thoughtfully designed with program outcomes in mind. I found this to be exactly squared with my previous thinking around Montessori styled learning and how it can be integrated into the public school system.

2021-06-27 19:49:15 UTC

considerations

2021-06-28 12:39:45 UTC

**Flexibility to adapt daily lessons, materials, and overall units - both on the fly and in planning based on the needs & demonstrations of the students.
**Self-reflection to have it be a two-way street, teachers also learning alongside and from students.
**Equity, to adjust for a variety of backgrounds and abilities

Considerations

tv51090 — 2021-06-28 19:51:44 UTC

Scaffolding towards an inquiry approach is necessary to provide students with the skills, confidence and understanding for them to be successful with it. Gradually, the teacher can increase student agency in their own learning. Being cognizant of students' interests will aid in providing relevant and engaging invitations/provocations to peak curiosity and encourage inquiry. The learning environment and the resources available should also be considerations as well as differentiated opportunities to promote equity and inclusion. Curriculum expectations are important considerations as well.

Considerations for Inquiry Based Approach

2021-06-29 02:12:33 UTC

- Maturity level and personalities of students
- Learning environment and supplies available
- Interests of the students
- Curriculum expectations (overall and specific) - Kindergarten Program & Growing Success
- Needs and learning styles of students
- Time constraints (working around preps, recess, nutrition breaks, etc.)
- Backgrounds of students (cultural, religious, socioeconomic, education history, etc.)

Moving towards inquiry based model

2021-06-29 13:07:38 UTC

When moving towards an inquiry based model, educators need to set time aside for observing their students in order to figure out what their current interests are. Educators will then discuss how they can make the interests become a learning experience for their children. For example, if the students are interested in building bridges. The Educators can brainstorm with their students about their knowledge about bridges and what materials they may need to build bridges in the classroom. The teaching and learning model was very much based on the fact that the teacher has the knowledge and teaches the students. The inquiry process allows the educators to set into a student role at times when students take over the role of teacher. I personally have learned many facts on various topics from students I have worked with because their brains think differently than ours sometimes.

Considerations

2021-06-29 14:12:37 UTC

Student's strengths and needs, student interests, connections to the curriculum material, availability of supplies in school/classroom, student's background and prior knowledge, assessment strategies

Considerations in Inquiry Based Learning

jessicawiersmadealmeida — 2021-06-29 14:48:50 UTC

- consider the students interests
- how to create provocations
- how to guide students without interfering in the students inquiry focus
- how to involve inquiry in all areas of the curriculum
- What do the students need to know that will help them take their inquiry a step further
- the big ideas of the curriculum

Considerations for Inquiry Based Approach

2021-06-29 16:54:46 UTC

It is important to consider the differing levels of confidence, shyness, knowledge, and backgrounds of students when moving towards an inquiry based approach. While some students have already learned the process of questioning, exploring, and wondering out loud, others may question and wonder in silence. Inquiry should be introduced gradually in the classroom to encourage all students to engage in the process. In addition, other considerations should be the curriculum expectations, allowing each student to share their wonderings/questions, how to create room for differentiation and inclusion, as well as exploring ways to organize thoughts and questions.

2021-06-29 17:30:32 UTC

-how to explain to people not inside the classroom what is happening
-how to make it interesting for the students
-how to monitor what the learners are finding out from the inquiry, or if they're even engaging with it at all.

Considerations

2021-06-29 19:39:33 UTC

Ensure modelling of inquiry takes place so students see how to interact, question, and wonder similarly. Be intentional in the invitations and provocations, and relate teaching and learning to the four frames model. Ensure that you know your students and their interests well to help guide your instruction and increase engagement. Use tools such as a KWL chart to help guide student's thinking and the direction of the lesson. Know your role, and the role of the ECE.

Considerations for an Inquiry Based Approach

2021-07-01 21:03:00 UTC

tv58096
- Providing an environment (inside and outside classroom set up) that includes; invitations, provocations and purposeful play
- O.E. are addressed in each area of inquiry/play-based learning
- How will assessment take place?
- How will students have a role in providing their own feedback?
- What interests the students?
- How can this be reflected in your approach to learning and the ECEs approach to learning

Considerations (55166)

2021-09-21 15:37:09 UTC

- What are they interested in and how do you know?
- What invitations can we create to inspire more thinking and learning on this?
- What questions can I ask to challenge their thinking?
- How can I implement this through the use of read alouds, science, math, etc?
- What key ideas in the four frames does this highlight? How can we stretch it to cover more?

When moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning, things to consider would be:

2021-09-23 19:54:12 UTC

- student interests
- background knowledge
- student questions and wonderings
- observe what the students are doing, how they are using the materials provided
- ask questions
- model wondering and questioning
- value the students ideas, make it a collaborative learning experience
- follow student lead, facilitate their learning rather than having to be the person to give the knowledge
- can we extend the learning happening, where do we see it going next, where do the students seem to be leading the inquiry
- intentionally provide resources, materials, and information for the students to extend their learning
- teach them strategies for finding answers to their questions ... be willing to say 'I don't know, let's find out together' ... you don't always need to know the answers or know where the questions and learning might go

TV44927

2021-09-25 09:14:21 UTC

Things to consider when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching and learning:
-Consider where are the students are in their learning and where you want them to go.
-What are their abilities/challenges/background knowledge
-How best to get them to the desired goal ie. Scaffolding
-What is your their focus (4 frames, overall and specific expectations)
-How do we accommodate or differentiate instruction for all?
-How do they show their learning?
-How do we assess them?
-What are their interests?
-What are they wondering about when you observe and assess them. Where can you go from there?
-Ways you can document
-What materials are needed.
-What are the teacher and students roles?

Considerations

2021-09-25 22:23:07 UTC

Do they have research skills?
We as teachers need to find out what their interests. I believe introducing inquiry in partners can also be effective.

Careful consideration of how they will inquire about their topic is important. What websites/databases will they use to acquire data?

Is the classroom set up so that they can explore and find answers for themselves?

Incorporating digital outlets for inquiry is also something I would highly consider for any age group.

Considerations (53679)

2021-10-15 14:37:34 UTC

Things to consider when moving towards an inquiry based approach to teaching & learning:
- where they are at in their learning, what are their current abilities/challenges?
- what are they ready to learn?
- what are they interested in? how do you know?
- make observations: how are they showing their learning? how will you document it?
- what materials will be needed?
- how will I keep students engaged?
- how will I meet the needs of all students?

Things to Consider

2021-10-17 00:11:24 UTC

- educators need to consider how to address curriculum guidelines in their classroom.
- educators need to build activities that ignite curiosity and wonder in young students.
- educators need to consider how can an activity can introduce students to the world around us (ex. science, nature, building).
- students need not only to participate in activities, but to build critical thinking skills along the way.

Things to Consider

nvanderzwan1 — 2021-10-27 14:35:15 UTC

-layout of the classroom to optimize exploration and cooperation between students
-how best to make activities reflect the curriculum goals (trying to incorporate multiple subjects in a fun and inviting way)
-understanding your students; backgrounds, interests, strengths, areas of weaknesses
-providing positive feedback when progress is being made and gently reminding students when they are off task
-interacting with students in a way that is supportive but allows the student to problem solve by themselves or with other students.
-documenting their developments and progress continually (through observation and discussion)

Things to Consider

tv40516 — 2021-11-02 16:58:05 UTC

- classroom layout
- invitation and provocation methods
- plan purposeful play
- know overall and specific expectations and know how you will observe and assess them
- model for students so they can get the most from inquiry

considerations

tv44023 — 2021-11-08 16:04:49 UTC

- how do we determine student interests?
- How do we develop their interests based on curriculum expectations?
_ How do we determine student schema/prior knowledge on the topic?
_ What materials can we use?
- Readiness of the students
- How do we set up the classroom?
- Consider the Four Frames
- Assessment and documentation.
- How much time do I need to give?

Considerations

tv56985 — 2021-11-12 14:24:20 UTC

-Observe students actions and behaviours towards different materials in the classroom
- Listen to student discussions
- Allow for opportunities for students to explore by having invitations and provocations
- Document students thinking and make their learning visible
- Be mindful of the layout of the classroom
- Allow for students to have multiple opportunities to explore inside and outside of the classroom

Things to Consider Lauren Holland

2021-11-12 15:53:11 UTC

What do they know so far?
What materials, and set up do I need for the inquiry based learning to be successful?
Will the activity be engaging for my students?
What are their strengths and needs?
What curriculum goals am I trying to accomplish?

2021-11-15 17:04:58 UTC

- Student interest
- Prior knowledge
- Skill level
- Space
- Room for reflection

(TV52956) Things to consider

2021-11-17 17:56:03 UTC

- Learning areas
- Invitations to explore and grow mind
- Having expectations
- Thinking cross-curricular
- Assessment
- How to incorporate this into the Ontario curriculum
- Interests of everyone involved
- Healthy discussion time

considerations: who, what, when, where, why, how.. what are the purposes and goals, what resources/tools are available (including time allotted), who are the students and what connections can/will they make

2021-12-06 18:06:15 UTC

Things to Consider

michellemarchiori — 2022-01-12 00:57:43 UTC

- the learning environment
- making sure opportunities are diverse
- open ended questions
- materials that may not have a real purpose
- modelling for the students
- including interests of the students

Things to Consider

tv55430 — 2022-01-14 19:00:17 UTC

- Layout of the classroom
- children's interests
-curriculum expectations
- assessment and documentation
- prior knowledge of the students
- backgrounds of the students
- being able to co-construct the curriculum with the students

-What do they already know? What are they interested in? -Classroom layout and materials? -What invitations or provocations can I have out?-Open-ended materials -Demonstrate the process of wondering and inquiring.

2022-03-01 19:05:15 UTC

What to consider

2022-03-04 14:32:40 UTC

What students know already
What materials you will be using
What questions they could ask
How the classroom is set up

Things to Consider:

tv57078 — 2022-03-04 15:37:07 UTC

- Student interests
- student engagement
- student abilities/strengths
- physical classroom space/resources
- student's backgrounds
- how to use for assessment
- how to begin

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

2022-05-06 17:54:28 UTC

I think it's important to consider what makes your students feel as though they belong and can be open to inquire about there curiosities.

It is often times when we feel we can not speak our mind freely that we don't. So I think it starts with the entirety of the classroom and the relationships between the students themselves and the teacher and the student or teacher and students.

Show the students you can be wrong, show them we can make mistakes and have many ideas that are right but also wrong, and that that's okay. Being curious is so important, and creating the environment I believe is so key.

What to consider

2022-05-26 14:30:37 UTC

-what students are interested in
-how you will support their inquiries/learning
-materials you might use
-assessment

Things to Consider:

tv54905 — 2022-05-26 18:20:18 UTC

student abilities, student interests, physical space, how to engage the students, creating a classroom environment that encourages inquiry, prior knowledge, providing students with the tools they need, the four frames,

What do you need to consider when moving towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning?

tv59029 — 2022-06-01 13:10:34 UTC

- solid relationship with each student
-student assessment (how will I/We assess?, how will I/We provide opportunities for assessment for, as and of learning?)
- students interest
- multiple access points for diverse needs
- resources required
- how it will be documented

things to consider

2022-06-03 13:12:55 UTC

- student ability
- student interests
- student backgrounds
- materials
-assessment
- how to support students
- the learning environment

Things to consider for an inquiry-based approach to teaching:

2022-06-08 15:05:24 UTC

- it is about questioning and wondering in the students
- the abilities of the students participating
- scaffolding off the knowledge the students already know
- a safe learning environment and learning supplies
- innovative ways to incorporate curriculum expectations into the inquiry process
- promoting curiosity and confidence in your students

Things to consider

2022-06-14 03:09:25 UTC

Students' interests
Students' abilities
Students' backgrounds
Learning environment
Promoting curiosity

Things to Consider...

2022-06-22 13:17:36 UTC

- student interest
- student abilities
- ways to encourage curiosity
- open-ended
- space
- materials
- diversity of opportunities
- curriculum expectations
- documentation

Inquiry Considerations...

2022-06-23 13:11:45 UTC

- providing multiple points of entry for students -- ensuring said activities and opportunities for inquiry based learning are always open ended
- scaffolded learning
- student interests
- limitations of classroom space
- access of materials
- curr. expectations and assessment

Things to Consider

2022-06-23 13:39:27 UTC

-student engagement - multiple points of entry based on curiosity and different types of learning
-materials
-materials and space for learning
-time and flexibility
- student interests
- documentation

Things to consider

2022-06-25 20:51:51 UTC

- student interests
- developmental level of the children
- cultures of the school community
- staff qualification or experience
- vision of the administration

Considerations re inquiry-based teaching and learning

2022-06-28 04:05:39 UTC

An educator needs to consider student abilities in the classroom. Diverse abilities means that some methods of inquiry will work for some students, but not all. The Socratic method of inquiry might help a students find answers, while another might get confused or distracted.

They also need to consider that a child's personal life and environment outside of school is drastically different from another students', and their own. Students will need help asking and answering questions, and will look at the same problem/question very differently. The educator needs to be prepared to look at a question from many angles even they may not have considered.

2022-06-28 12:41:30 UTC

-overall expectations in mind
-student interests
-student abilities
-resources for engagement
-engaging learning environments
-flexible and open mind
-collaboration

Considerations

2022-06-29 14:22:38 UTC

overall expectations
the four frames
student questions and interests
environment and materials available
diverse needs of students and various abilities and ability to access information
safety
space, storage, season
connections to literacy / numeracy for provocations

2022-06-30 03:25:10 UTC

-student interest
-wondering and questioning
-student abilities
-classroom environment and space
-overall goals and expectations
-how to document
-conferencing with students

What to consider?

2022-06-30 10:11:13 UTC

What are the students going to be interested in? How will I make this activity fun for the children? What are their abilities? What space do I have? How does this fit in with the curriculum? Does this need to be scaffolded? How will I document this?

What are the overall expectations, invitations, provocations and basic interests of the students

2022-06-30 13:08:52 UTC

2022-06-30 14:00:45 UTC

Things to consider when moving towards an inquiry approach:
- student interests
- classroom environment and space
- multiple entry points
- documentation
- curriculum expectations

Considerations

2022-06-30 14:21:16 UTC

- Student interest
- Resources
- Materials
- Environment
- Open-ended
- Provocations
- Specific expectations
- Expected results

Considerations

2022-06-30 15:42:44 UTC

student interests, students' readiness, materials that provide open ended investigations.

to consider:

2022-09-06 14:45:32 UTC

- resources
- results (learning expectations)
- Learning documents
- interests
- readiness

2022-09-07 15:22:22 UTC

- The learning environment
- Engaging students
- Materials
- Outdoor learning
- Investigations

2022-09-15 19:28:38 UTC

Students interest, and what they naturally gravitate towards in play. What they like to discuss. Materials you have on hand to make it happen, overall goals, engagement levels. Level of difficulty, exploration and engagement.

to consider:

2022-09-26 16:32:50 UTC

- learning expectations
- student interest & engagement
- student ability & need for support

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expectations and then which resources will inspire children to experience, question, experiment and form conclusions.

Considerations

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You have to consider how to turn the specific/overall expectations into a problem that is engaging for students. This requires you to consider what interests student and how to use this as a gateway into learning.

To Consider

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Inquiry cannot always be planned - inquiry based approach allows students to drive their own learning and the path that it may take. As an educator, it is important to be flexible with inquiry learning.

Considerations

2023-01-20 15:18:09 UTC

-overall expectations
-students interests and abilities
-open ended investigations
-materials and space
-resources being used for engagement

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Curriculum expectations, learning goals, success criteria, guiding questions, skill level of each student, classroom environment, materials, final product, methods of assessment, methods of evaluation.

You have to consider what the students are interested in and how the students are going to engage and participate in that learning

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Considerations:

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- Overall and specific expectations
- Student interests
- Student behavioural, physical, learning needs
- Resources available
- Classroom (indoor and outdoor) space
- Documentation
- Communication (with students, families, colleagues)

What to consider:

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-Overall/specific expectations
-Resources you have
-Students interests
-Students needs
-Behaviours
-Talking with students
-Documenting the experiences
-School community
-How to promote curiousity and provide questions that support their thinking

What to consider:

2023-01-22 15:48:11 UTC

- Overall and specific expectations.
- Children's specific interests and abilities.
- Resources available.
- Student behaviours.
- Type of assessment/evaluation.
- Classroom/learning environment and space.
- Open-ended questions, and activities.
- Documenting learning and experiences.
- The four frames of the Kindergarten program.
- Connections to literacy and mathematics.

What to consider?

2023-03-24 19:42:55 UTC

Expectations- overall and specific
dynamics of the classroom
student interests
open ended ideas
availability of resources
ability to integrate multiple subject areas

Inquiry based approach considerations:

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- Overall/specific expectations
- Purposeful questioning and naming
- Previous student knowledge
- Scaffolding ideas that add and encourage further learning
- Reflection and documentation of the inquiry learning process
- Resources available / space for learning within the classroom or outdoor space (if available)

What to consider:

2023-04-16 17:04:29 UTC

- the interests of your students, what will hook them?
- how to create meaningful and engaging provocations to address the overall & specific expectations in the Kindergarten Learning document
- availability of resources, both materials and learning support if needed
- inquiries which reflect an equitable classroom
- methods of assessment

Considerations:

2023-04-18 14:03:15 UTC

- what are the children interested in?
- what are they currently intrigued by? or talking about repeatedly?
- purposeful questioning and naming
-scaffolding ideas
- how to ensure they are meaningful inquires
- classroom space ( indoor and outdoor)

You need to consider: - the 4 frames and how you can reach every part of your students (emotionally, physically, socially, mentally). - how you will set up your classroom differently to facilitate inquiry based learning - how you will recognize, record and assess the learning you observe in the classroom

2023-04-19 14:09:36 UTC

the 4 frames, overall and specific expectations, what students will be interested in, what kinds of questions students might have, how to get students to generate questions if things stagnate/if students are shy, how will I assess and evaluate using this method?

2023-04-28 20:51:13 UTC

2023-05-01 14:24:33 UTC

- The overall and specific expectations
- Finding interesting materials to promote/invite inquiring minds to explore
- How to set up or display these materials in an inviting way that will capture the interest of the children

consider the following...

2023-05-18 17:56:28 UTC

-the abilites and interests of the group of students you are with
- the general and specific curriculum expectations
-resources and environment able to your class/ school
- how to scaffold the four frames onto your activity
- provide multiple varied invitations to appeal to different learners

Considerations

2023-05-19 14:08:02 UTC

- student's ability
- interests of students
- specific needs of the learners
- ministry and curriculum expectations - both specific and overarching
- available resources, space, and environment
- the 4 frames
- how to integrate learning opportunities in a meaningful way
- how to extend student learning and capitalize on their interests, questioning, leadership in learning, etc.
- changing perspectives from traditional paths of learning
- entry level of students - background/prior knowledge - scaffolding
- intentionality of resource selection and display
- assessment opportunities/observation of learning

Considerations

2023-05-19 15:34:46 UTC

- What are the children interested in?
- What are the different capabilities of the children?
- What are the overall and specific expectations?
- What are the available resources?
- What are they learning?
- Are they excited?
- Can this be reflected upon?
- How can we incorporate what we've learned in a future lesson?

Inquiry Based Learning

2023-05-19 19:42:06 UTC

- what are the students interests?
- think about the overall and specific expectations in the document
-have flexibility
-how educators will document the learning
-consider creating a chart with students- know, wonder, learned about a specific topic
-think about various ways you can document student learning from each frame (e.g. literacy behaviours- writing/drawing).
-what materials or resources might be required

What to consider:

2023-06-02 16:23:14 UTC

- Understanding the learners and their needs/ abilities / interests
- Availability of resources or access to resources
- Overall and specific learning expectations, ensuring that the four frames are connecting throughout
- The learning environment itself, depending on the location/structure/inside/outside
- Always backing intention and purpose behind inquiry opportunities
- Own understanding of inquiry and the value of it within the classroom

inquiry considerations

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facilitating self-direction, promoting problem-solving, ways of questioning, accepting many answers, students' interests, curriculum, teacher flexibility, available resources, documentation

Things to consider - Inquiry

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Students interests and prior knowledge. Is the inquiry open ended. How will you assess knowledge. What resources will you use. How does it relate to curriculum. Maintaining engagement. Scaffolding. Accommodating.

Inquiry Based Learning

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- Fitting student-led inquiry into the curriculum expectations
- What will students find engaging
- How can students engage with and take ownership of their learning
- Differentiating to make learning accessible to all students
- Resources and materials available at the school and in your community
- Documenting and assessing student learning
- Anticipate student questions and potential difficulties
- How educators can support the inquiry process while allowing students to lead their own learning
- ways to engage student learning with the wider school community

Things to Consider

2023-06-29 14:39:40 UTC

The four frames
- Keeping things open ended
-Recognize opportunities for learning that align with curriculum expectations
-documentation
-created a classroom environment that is conducive to inquiry
-modelling communication skills and collaboration skills
-quality resources
-relationship with ECE

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How can you create an inquiry opportunity that will match up with curriculum expectations? How can you then extend that kernel of interest/inquiry to encompass related questions and discoveries?

Inquiry based approach

2023-06-30 16:04:01 UTC

How to build on and incorporate student's questions and interests in a way that promotes development and learning in creative and engaging ways.

Things to Consider

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the four frames
classroom setup
materials and resources
student interests
observations and assessment
documentation
provocations
scaffolding learning
student directed

Things to consider- Inquiry

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- How is the classroom set up
- The four frames
- How the environment is inviting for students
-Student interests
-Resources and materials available
-Student needs
-Inclusion
-School community
-Open-ended

Things to Consider

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Student interest.
How to move from the invitation to provocation within each of the 4 frames.
The balance between student self direction and educator provocations.
The environment classroom or otherwise.
How to make invitation assessible for all students
An openness of tonality ie wonder is not necessarily definitive, absolute, or "correct".

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What to consider:

-Children's interests

-Abilities/ Zone of proximal development

-The four frames

-The environment

-Inclusion

-The ideal goal/outcome you want to achieve/ What children will learn from this

Considerations

2023-11-03 22:41:10 UTC

-What are the student interested in?

-What are the students ready to learn?

-What prior knowledge do they have?

-how will the classroom be set up, to let students, explore and discover

-What are the students life experiences and backgrounds?

-How can I make this open ended?

-How will I assess?

Considerations

2023-11-29 15:53:16 UTC

Ensuring that the inquiry-based activities align with the learning objectives and standards of the curriculum.

It's important to maintain a balance between student-driven inquiry and the content that needs to be covered.

Developing effective questioning techniques to guide students through the inquiry process. Open-ended questions that

stimulate critical thinking and exploration.

Gathering appropriate resources and materials to support student inquiry.

Considering how and when to assess student learning.

Create a classroom environment that supports inquiry-based learning, including flexible seating arrangements,

collaborative workspaces, and access to technology (if applicable).

Understand the shift in the teacher's role from a lecturer to a facilitator of learning.

Teachers will need to guide, support, and mentor students as they engage in inquiry.

Foster student engagement and motivation by connecting inquiry activities to real-world

problems and issues that are relevant to students' lives.

Ensure the inquiries align with student interest.

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knowing your students - interests, abilities, goals, needs etc.
learning environment that is welcoming and accessible to all students
invitations and provocations to initiate engagement as well as extending learning
documentation for/as/of learning
questions to challenge students and linking documentation and communication to curriculum expectations
extension activities to successful provocations

2024-01-19 14:11:31 UTC

-knowing the curriculum expectations

-knowing your students interests and abilities

-thinking about assessment

-making it interesting and engaging

-learning goals

Considerations

2024-05-10 15:32:02 UTC

In an inquiry-based approach, the teacher and students can join forces in exploring and discovering meaning.
The teacher can intentionally present interesting questions, problems, and physical materials to pique children's natural desire to investigate.
Materials for hands-on learning must be safe but also novel/varied.
The teacher should also model curiosity by being open to children's questions and insights, and follow up on these.
The teacher should be attuned to students' individual and group inquiry processes, and take advantage of every opportunity to extend learning, clarify relevant curriculum connections, and encourage further constructive thought/activity.

Considerations

2024-05-20 01:51:40 UTC

Student interests
student abilities
engaging invitations and provocations
being flexible and adaptable
documentation - thinking about assessment
required materials, resources and classroom set up
extend student learning - keep things open ended
expectations and the four frames

Consideration

2024-05-30 14:22:30 UTC

student interest
student abilities
available spaces (what can you accessibility access)
what prior/lived experiences might students have that is helpful
what is the outcome/goal
assessment
how best to support students while letting them lead
how to manage behaviours
low floor, high ceiling

Considerations

2024-05-31 14:23:07 UTC

understanding of the curriculum
know your learning goals
know your students
how does each student learn best and provide materials for each type of learner
understanding of the 4 frames
understanding of how your learning environment acts as the third teacher
how will you assess learning
how will you address behaviours

Things to Consider

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-documents (ie: curriculum)

-student interests

-class room layout/available resources

-classroom dynamic (behaviours/teaching support etc)

-assessment/evaluation

-if environment is flexible to support inquiry

Considerations

2024-06-05 15:03:07 UTC

What the students needs are
What the students are interested in
How it links with SEL
How it ties to the curriculum
Assessment
Collaboration
Outcome/goals
Resources

Considerations

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-How can the educator build on the students interests and inquiries.

-How will this fit into the curriculum expectations and the four frames of the kindergarten curriculum.

-How you can incorporate the inquiry into other areas of the classroom environment (both inside and outside).

-What can you add or change to keep the students engaged and continuing to explore.

-How will you document the learning.

Considerations

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The 4 frames

Classroom design

Resources

Learning environment

Student engagement

Prior Knowledge

Provocations and Invitations

Student abilities

Differentiation

Documentation

Assessment

Considerations

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-student interests

-curriculum connections

-resources and the environment

-collaboration with other students

-the 4 frames

-differentiation

-documentation/assessment

-student directed learning

Considerations

2024-10-11 14:40:25 UTC

The 4 Frames of the Kindergarten Program
Students' interests, background knowledge, abilities, and needs
Materials, resources, and space(s) available
How to design invitations and provocations to engage students
How to support students during the inquiry process and extend their learning
How student learning will be documented and assessed

Inquiry Based Approach

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-listening and interacting with students and the environment.

-asking questions

-consider interests, and choose materials with purpose of exploring

- be open to change and adaptation

-consider connection between 4 frames

-build and adapt environment to student learning needs

Considerations

2025-01-06 17:12:29 UTC

-student interests

-resources

-space and materials

-4 frames

-assessment

-student needs/differentiation

-prior knowledge and skills

-springboarding to future knowledge and skills

What to Consider:

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-Knowledge and skills we are working towards

-Learning environment (both physical space and socio-emotional considerations)

-Safe space that fosters inquiry on every developmental level (students abilities and backgrounds can influence this)

-Open ended exploration

-the 4 frames (how can we make students feel like they belong, promote their well being, provoke expression and keep it engaging)

-Materials/resources

-Cross-curricular expansions and outdoor learning

Considerations

2025-04-23 19:16:35 UTC

Inquiry based approach should be student centered, start with a question to spark interest. It should be problem solving and inviting in nature.

Things to consider:

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-needs and abilities of your students

-student interests and backgrounds

-assessment and evaluation - what frames are we targeting?

-the learning space - indoor/outdoor?, resources available?

Considerations

2025-05-30 14:04:17 UTC

Curriculum and how you want to asses/document the students
4 frames of the kindergarten program and how it will tie into the inquiry
the interest of the children and any adaptions that may need to be made throughout the inquiry
student's prior knowledge and how the inquiry can be expanded into other areas of the classroom

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curriculum overalls

curriculum specifics

classroom design

child development

resources and materials

Things to consider

2025-06-16 23:30:43 UTC

Child led

kindergarten curriculum

interest based

play based

provocation

investigation

Considerations

2025-06-18 21:07:30 UTC

Curriculum - overall and specific expectations

Learning environment

Sense of belonging

Well-being of the students

Interests

Prior Knowledge

Universal Design for Learning principles

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Considerations:

Considering children's interests and how to combine them with current curriculum expectations. They should be inviting, and children should see themselves in their learning. A great way to do so is documenting their learning through collection of work and pictures so children can visually see and understand their learning process.

Things to consider - Kindergarten Inquiry

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What are students currently drawn to? What is their frame of reference? How can I set up this learning space within my classroom and promote engagement? How can I extend this activity and keep building on it?

What to Consider

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Interests of the students
How will 4 Frames be represented
What specific expectations will show learning
Opportunities to differentiate to support inclusion
How to document (work samples, photos, etc)
What resources are available

Considerations

2026-04-02 22:02:01 UTC

I think we need to consider what the students are interested in and what sparks their attention. I think we also need to consider what tools and materials we have available to move towards an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.

What to consider for inquiry based learning

2026-04-07 13:26:50 UTC

I think its important to consider what the overall goal is and takeaways are that you want students to come away with. Then combine that with the general interests of the students to help guide them in the creation of questions, wonderings, observations, etc., that they may come up with. This will play a role in what tools they use or are available to them to help shape their discoveries.

2026-04-08 19:03:13 UTC

I think you need to have a strong knowledge of the Kindergarten curriculum. This is because when you are designing your inquiry you need to understand what part of the 4 frames you are accessing. This will also guide your invitations and provocations that you have around your room.

You also need to listen to what your students share during interactions with activities within the room as to what they find interesting and extend your learning from there.

What to consider

2026-05-21 17:09:07 UTC

seeing children as competent and capable
shifting the educators role
resources and materials
documentation and assessment
timing and pacing
environments role
timing and pacing
students interest
building relationships
equity and inclusion

Considerations for Inquiry-Based Approach

2026-06-03 16:59:47 UTC

THINQ Kindergarten resource
Kindergarten Program Resource & Growing Success
Multiple Paths to Literacy resource
Setting up learning areas with intent
Invitations/learning centres to engage students
Provocations to provoke student-initiated inquiry
Four frames
Play-based learning
Student choice
Safe and inclusive environment
Student wellbeing
UDL and DI

Considerations

2026-06-09 19:25:07 UTC

Student Interests / Hobbies
Collaboration
Relationships
Curriculum Connections
Student-Led
Accessibility
Inclusion

Considerations by C Long

2026-06-15 15:53:54 UTC

Moving towards an inquiry-based approach means paying attention to children's interests, questions, and ideas and using them to guide learning. Educators should create opportunities for children to explore, investigate, and learn through play while supporting and extending their thinking. This approach should value curiosity, collaboration, and the learning process rather than focusing only on the final result.

Considerations

2026-06-21 13:56:46 UTC

I think we need to have an understanding of the curriculum and also pay attention to what the children are interested in along with their strengths, needs, and curiosities. Educators should be providing open-ended materials that encourage creativity, problem-solving, and discovery so that they can explore and investigate through play while extending their thinking.