In the workshop, Kath reminded us that the 'Tuning In' phase, is not about tuning in to a topic...it's about tuning in to the students! Of course! So let's be sure that we honour students' existing wisdom and capacities by doing exactly that. AND give enough time, space, and thoughtful planning to listen, document, and interpret. For more information about Kath's stance on inquiry, visit the Resources page of her website.
Yesterday I attended 'The Art of Inquiry Teaching' workshop with Kath Murdoch (@kjinquiry). Many of us in IB PYP and other inquiry-based settings know her work well and have referenced it in our teaching. Surely by now most inquiry-based teachers have seen her "inquiry cycle" or phases of inquiry and have even applied it to our teaching. But have we interpreted it correctly? In the workshop, Kath reminded us that the 'Tuning In' phase, is not about tuning in to a topic...it's about tuning in to the students! Of course! So let's be sure that we honour students' existing wisdom and capacities by doing exactly that. AND give enough time, space, and thoughtful planning to listen, document, and interpret. For more information about Kath's stance on inquiry, visit the Resources page of her website. Here is a recently example of how I 'Tuned In' to my four and five year old students at the beginning of our inquiry into stories and storytelling. Click on the image below to link to the blog post: How do you practice 'tuning in' to your students?
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