A Great Review

Teachers are still struggling with the nuances of inquiry. This article addresses some of the questions that teacher are frequently asking about inquiry. The answers are grouped into five ... See More

Teachers are still struggling with the nuances of inquiry. This article addresses some of the questions that teacher are frequently asking about inquiry. The answers are grouped into five areas as follows: inquiry and process skills; essential features; are student’s inquiring; goal and method; and inquiry, hands-on learning and books. This article is a wonderful review of questions that teachers may have about inquiry.

Are your students doing real inquiry ?

Mike Padilla explores the ways to determine if students in your classroom are actually doing inquiry. Who is doing the work? Who is doing the' thinking'? " The key , often forgotten ,... See More

Mike Padilla explores the ways to determine if students in your classroom are actually doing inquiry. Who is doing the work? Who is doing the' thinking'? " The key , often forgotten , aspect of inquiry is that it is an intellectual endeavor."