Reflections on Inquiry - Kdg by Jennifer Burton https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s Reflections on the Kath Murdoch's blogpost: "Getting the Right Mix: Teacher Guidance and Inquiry Learning" en-us 2018-10-24 13:05:10 UTC 2018-10-24 13:33:30 UTC hello@padlet.com lmeehan12 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420680 During inquiry, we need to provide students with a "strong set of structures" to "scaffold a repertoire of strategies and agreements".]]> 2018-10-24 13:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420680 It's not either/or It is AND!!!! https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420836 2018-10-24 13:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420836 Modeling the inquiry process with the students is key. Kinders are naturally curious, so it is important to build on this. kpinta1 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420838 2018-10-24 13:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296420838 Inquiry is about building a sense of agency. jburtonreadnwrite1 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421104 2018-10-24 13:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421104 lmeehan12 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421722 "Far from being an arms-length facilitator ‘on the side’, the inquiry teacher is continually weighing up if, when and how to ‘step in’."]]> 2018-10-24 13:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421722 lpride3 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421769 As a teacher of inquiry, your goal is to nurture learner agency.  Your role is not to stand back, but to work alongside students "observing, listening, questioning, prompting, suggesting, explaining, demonstrating, refining or redirecting as required." ]]> 2018-10-24 13:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296421769 How do we increase "learner agency" in kindergarten? bgill27_1 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422121 2018-10-24 13:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422121 The teacher is an "Active Guide" https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422126 2018-10-24 13:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422126 What does "guidance in inquiry" look like in K? jwessberg4 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422274 Guidance in kindergarten is introducing skills (how to question/ what is a fact) so that the children are able to walk through the inquiry process. There is a lot of front loading of skills in the beginning of the year, so that the children can gain independence. ]]> 2018-10-24 13:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422274 lmeehan12 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422778 "In reality,  inquiry teaching usually requires an ever-changing mix of guidance levels."]]> 2018-10-24 13:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422778 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422884 "At its very heart, inquiry is about investigation. It occurs when the learner seeks to discover/resolve/create/uncover/understand something."

How do we include this independence of discovery when kindergarteners need so much directions and focus from teacher? 
 

]]> 2018-10-24 13:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422884 The level and nature of guidance varies. Just like our learners. https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422949 2018-10-24 13:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296422949 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423258  Leaner Agency-It requires learners to make choices and take responsibility for designing ways to investigate problems, questions, challenges and passions the inquiry teacher is continually weighing up if, when and how to ‘step in’. They actively work besidethe learner observing, listening, questioning, prompting, suggesting, explaining, demonstrating, refining or redirecting as required. ]]> 2018-10-24 13:25:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423258 Lesson Studies lmeehan12 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423474  We need opportunities to practice “the techniques of releasing responsibility, allowing some struggle, observing and listening, slowing down, waiting and explaining at the point of need means we learn to step in less frequently and with less ‘volume’ than we may have thought necessary”. ]]> 2018-10-24 13:25:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423474 inquiry involves some sort of teacher support. Especially in kindergarten! https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423678 2018-10-24 13:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296423678 child centered https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424101 2018-10-24 13:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424101 True guidance is the sweet spot of inquiry. You feel it when it's happening. The student lights up, shines, grows and wants to know more. https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424462 2018-10-24 13:26:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424462 kids need practice asking questions. it doesn't need to be a full on inquiry project. any chance to help them formulate questions and thoughts. https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424480 2018-10-24 13:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424480 Kindergarten teachers establish the foundation and model the process for inquiry. Learner agency is a gradual release(to the kinders) to more independent thinking, questioning and action https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424660 2018-10-24 13:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424660 Seek to discover, resolve, create, uncover and understand new information. Inquiry is driven by questions. When children are personally connected the possibilities are endless. bfloyd16 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424749 Ah-ha moment was all the different types of inquiry.
Open
Free
Guided
Structured
Controlled

Goal: We want self driven learners.

]]> 2018-10-24 13:27:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424749 Each child is different and has unique needs! https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424780 2018-10-24 13:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424780 Lesson Studies jburtonreadnwrite1 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424873 2018-10-24 13:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424873 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424914 "At its very heart, inquiry is about investigation. It occurs when the learner seeks to discover/resolve/create/uncover/understand something.  Inquirers are most often driven by questions."]]> 2018-10-24 13:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296424914 (connection)Lucy Calkins recommends this instructional understanding in reading as well. https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425000 Practicing the techniques of releasing responsibility, allowing some struggle, observing and listening, slowing down, waiting and explaining at the point of need means we learn to step in less frequently and with less ‘volume’ than we may have thought necessary.  ]]> 2018-10-24 13:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425000 We do more focus Inquiry in kindergarten. The teacher picks the topic. We work through each step. If a child has a "wonder" question I will dive deeper with them. After, they can report out to the class. https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425473 2018-10-24 13:28:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425473 https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425523 inquiry is about investigation. It occurs when the learner seeks to discover/resolve/create/uncover/understand something.  ]]> 2018-10-24 13:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296425523 How do we best blend in the inquiry with kindergarten during the morning core time. It's so valuable! https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296426205 2018-10-24 13:29:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jburtonreadnwrite1/x56nuh4a6v2s/wish/296426205