In my quest to synthesize the information I have gathered, and formulate 'new' information for me as a teacher librarian and teaching team member, I feel I have moved from uncertainty and doubt towards clarity (Kuhlthau 2007). To follow Branch and Olberg's (2004) recommendations, I realise the need for scaffolding. A successful inquiry is largely dependent on questions (McKenzie 2000) and in future I hope to use a combination of McKenzie's questioning.org site, the Alberta Model and Brunner as important references and resources to scaffold our students learning.
If the following YouTube video, entitled Iles Elementary IB Unit of Inquiry is an example of what young students can accomplish using Inquiry as an essential pedagogy, then enough said!
Donna, what an inspiring video - Ben Harper's music really makes it (sniff!). Can't wait to create something like this with you... one day. Bring on KIDS CONNECT, hey?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on submitting your blog. Hope you won't stop blogging though, I continue to learn from you and collect some wonderful resources along the way.
Maria
Donna, congratulations on the great information in this blog. You have used the readings and reflected on your own practice in a clear, precise way. Like Maria, I am looking forward to gaining more information from you.
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