What is Inquiry-based Learning?

Inquiry-based Learning includes teaching methods built on students' individual knowledge and interests, and emphasizes learning how to learn and how to find out, using both traditional and contemporary media. Each teacher has the mandate that the learning within their classroom must be engaging, relevant challenging and significant. There are no time-filling worksheets in a PYP classroom! Teachers are viewed a s facilitators and not ‘distributors’ of knowledge. In a PYP classroom all learning outcomes are transparent and accessible for the entire learning community including parents, students and other teachers. Learning is constructed in a way that is differentiated or that is specific to the needs of each learner within the classroom. Teachers work closely with their colleagues to constantly reflect, review and revise the program and collaboration is an expected part of the school community.

You might enjoy this new inquiry-focused book created by 14 year old Changemaker

This 14 year old TEDx slam poet has something to say...and you should listen!

​This book incorporates elements of the IB Learner Profile and Taking Action and is perfect for upper PYP, MYP and DP students!

Somewhere along the way we have lost sight of the belief that anything is possible. Our child-like wonder has been compromised. It’s time to wake up!
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Through spoken word poetry and powerful images, this book will inspire you to:
  • follow your passions and achieve your dreams
  • embrace who you are and be confident in being yourself
  • re-prioritize what is truly important in your life
  • take control of your life and strive to answer: “Who do you want to be?”

Further Resources:

-The Inquiry Wall - A Visual Compilation of all Tweets, Posts, Blog entries, Pinterest Pins, and Social Media surrounding Inquiry
-Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle and Related Inquiry Resources
-Kathy Short's Inquiry Cycle
-Article: What is a Good Guiding Question by Rob Traver

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