Guiding Questions
What is a ‘guided inquiry’ approach in the foundation years and how can it be implemented in a CGS classroom?
What and who are the foundation years?
What is a ‘guided inquiry’ approach and why move to a ‘guided inquiry’ approach?
How does ‘guided inquiry’ differ in the foundation years?
How can a ‘guided inquiry’ approach be implemented in a CGS prep classroom?
What changes do I need to make to move to a ‘guided inquiry’ model?
Rational – Enhancing student learning in the foundation years
Benefit of the Student as the Learner
- To be part of a Year Prep classroom that is innovative and meets with contemporary 21st century learning
- To draw upon the classes diversity and natural talents
- To draw on research-based theories of teaching and learning that enhance learning in the foundation years
- To promote a student-centred learning environment that empowers the child, makes them the driver of their learning and build’s upon their innate quality to inquiry
- To ensure learning is meeting the needs of the Australian Curriculum
Benefit of me the Teacher as the Learner
- To further enhance my knowledge of Formative Practice as an embedded practice within the emerging CGS Junior School teaching and learning pedagogy
- To pursue the notion of teacher as learner
- To learn about new innovations in teaching and learning practices that enhance teaching and learning in the foundation years
- To understand how inquiry in the foundation years differs or does not differ from inquiry in other year levels
- To consider how the set up of the learning environment can enhance student learning
- To enhance knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and ensure compliance
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