Inquiry Learning At Pukete

A slideshow presented to us at Staff Meeting to make sure we are covering what is required when teaching our topic inquiries.

I found this document I will use to explore inquiry headings further with my students:

Pukete Inquiry Skills

Inquiry provides the opportunity for students to explore authentic contexts which are relevant to them and their lives. These contexts, and the explicit application of a guided inquiry process, give opportunities in which to teach and develop the Key Competencies which are embedded through all stages and across all levels.

TRUMP Key Competencies- Capabilities for living and lifelong learning

Thinking, , Using Language, Relating to others, Symbols and Texts, Managing Self,  Participating and Contributing.

WONDER What I think I know... Organising thinking and questions N-What do I Need to know Define my ideas Engage and explore Review-what do I now need to know?	ACQUIRE Action Plan Can I find information? Questions to explore Understandings I have gained Investigate Refine, research, review Evaluate	INSPIRE I now think... Next questions Share Participate in action Inform with results Reflect Evaluate-where to next?
Immersing, exploring, defining Determine meaningful and authentic contexts for student inquiry Determine and share initial understanding and knowledge Stimulate curiosity	Planning Setting the stage for successful research process Mapping out the inquiry process and timeline Finding, Using, Recording Finding, evaluating , sorting and synthesising  information relevant to the task Making conclusions/ finding patterns Drawing conclusions Working ethically and responsibly with information	Presenting, Sharing, Taking action Expressing new understandings Present information effectively Display results of the inquiry relevant to the audience Taking part in meaningful action Evaluating Reflect on both the process and the learning Apply to new contexts: where to next?