building+a+robust+inquiry

= = =Building A Robust Inquiry in K-8=

Goals:

 * Build a robust inquiry question that is authentic, significant, and relevant to students' learning
 * Develop an outline that details the facilitation of rigorous worthy inquiry tasks
 * //What are the milestones or benchmarks for classroom projects? //
 * //What is my readiness for processes and skills needed for this project? //
 * //What is my role(s) and opportunities in growing project successes? //
 * //Have I fostered transformational technology use as outlined in the H.E.A.T. Spectrum? //
 * Foster the use of affinity groups (Learning Circles/PLN/Social Media) for furthering learning and celebrating student successes

Key Resources:

 * Harvey, S. & Daniels, H (2009). //Comprehension & collaboration: Inquiry circles in action//.
 * McTighe, J. & Wiggins G. (2013). //Essential questions: Opening doors to student understanding//.
 * Wilhelm J. (2007). //Engaging readers & writers with inquiry//.

Optional Key Resource:

 * Wiggins G. & McTighe, J. (2011). //The Understanding by design guide to creating high-quality units//.

PowerPoint Presentation
(Don't forget to check the Notes section on each slide to help with planning)




 * Agenda **
 * Welcome
 * Inquiry of Inquiry: Frontloading Our Understanding
 * [|Saskatchewan Curriculum]
 * Share on our [|Padlet Wall]
 * Backwards by Design
 * Building Questions
 * Examples of Four Types of Classroom Questions chart




 * Question Sort




 * [|Titanpad]
 * [|Spring Inquiry Chart] - Put in your Essential Question
 * Authentic Tasks
 * [|G.R.A.S.P.S]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Digital Space: Join Wikispaces and our Inquiry Wiki
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phrases of Inquiry
 * [|Performance Task Scenarios]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Phrases of Inquiry Sort



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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oops Activity

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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Planning Time: Mapping The Plan; Inquiry Plan Template




 * Building An Inquiry Environment - Inquiry Stages, Teaching and Learning Strategies, Technology Tools and Resources


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Project Management - Timeline and Expectations
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Wrap-up


 * [|Inquiry Blog]