Parents as Partners: Inquiry as an Approach to Learning

“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question”

Workshop Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this workshop, it is expected that you have a better sense of:inquiry pedagogy as an approach to learningthe Primary Years Programme perspectivewhat inquiry ‘looks like’

What is inquiry? What is the PYP perspective about inquiry?

What does inquiry ‘look like’?

How can I support this approach to learning at home?

Use the Venn diagram to compare your Primary school experience with what

you know of your child’s.What was it like?How did it work?

What was your perspective?How has it changed?

How are they connected?

Known Unknown

Inquiry is ……………

exploring

Inquiry is ……………

wondering

Inquiry is ……………

questioning

Inquiry is ……………

experimenting

Inquiry is ……………playing with

possibilities

Inquiry is ……………making

connectionsbetween

previous learning and

current learning

Inquiry is ……………making

predictions

Inquiry is ……………

collecting data

Inquiry is ……………reporting findings

Inquiry is ……………clarifying

existing ideas

Inquiry is ……………reassessingperceptions

of events

Inquiry is ……………deepening

understanding(through the application of a concept)

Inquiry is ……………making and testing

theories

Inquiry is ……………researching and

seeking information

Inquiry is ……………taking and

defending a position

Inquiry is ……………solving problems

in a variety of ways

• Includes the 5 essential elements of the programme (concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes, action)• Learning outcomes (derived

from Subject Curriculum documents)• Engagements that are: significant, challenging, relevant

and engaging

Ramps

Which objects move down the ramp the fastest/slowest?How does ramp angle affect velocity of objects?

Floating/Sinking

Using Play-Doh make an object that will float.Using Play-Doh make an object that will float and carry the greatest mass.Using Play-Doh make an object that will not float.

Link them to the subject disciplines

Be committed to:•Volunteering at school•Learning along with your child through using books, TV programs, learning hobbies, etc.•Visiting museums, zoos and historical sights•Being aware of quality television programs•Monitoring and supporting your child’s progress at home•Using the language in which you are most fluent•Model inquiry learning!

Please take a moment to reflect on the workshop today…