As I am about to go back and revise my draft, thanks to the wonderful peer feedback I have received from members of the Awesome Foursome and Marvellous Mandy, I feel very apprehensive. This makes me think I haven't come along very far along the inquiry process. So far, I have only managed to research and reproduce some different models, and I need to compare and contrast them to really move further in the inquiry process to produce new meaning.
So far, I am what McKensie describes as an information gatherer, rather than a producer. In the terms of my favourite model, "Focus on Inquiry" by Branch and Olberg (2004), I need to now go and process, create and share!
Dear Donna, Take heart! Perhaps the source of your disappointment lies more in the presentation/communication of your findings than your effective understanding/meaning making. I recall conversations we've had that clearly demonstrate your ability to critique and evaluate the various models and approaches. The fabulous teacher in you is comparing and linking and evaluating constantly... e.g. What makes the Alberta model your favourite? and Why is Brunner's so suited to younger students? etc. You can see the light at the end of this tunnel - let it guide you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maria, I appreciate your kind words... and faith!
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