Igniting Creativity, Comprehension, and Collaboration through Inquiry
3 credits/20, 40 or 60 clock hrs
There IS a more energizing/engaging way to teach and learn—through Inquiry! Join with your students to explore rich content within and beyond the curriculum—to wonder, care, question, build knowledge, and take action in the world. Explore the critical ingredients of inquiry and inquiry circles, delving into the foundational concepts of comprehension instruction, classroom collaboration, and classroom.
Goals and Objectives: As a result of participation in this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the essential components of inquiry.
- Understand the essential components of effective small group collaboration.
- Understand models of small group inquiries: including mini, curricular, literature circle, and open inquiries.
- Apply inquiry concepts to the classroom and design effective inquiry-based learning activities.
What your colleagues are saying about this course:
“I have now taken ten courses through Learner’s Edge. The course have advanced my skill in teaching in real ways that I truly use every single day in the classroom. From academic content to behavior management, I am now a more competent teacher by far.”
Marybeth O’Connell
Brick, New Jersey