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Hello! Johnny Billingsley- Proud Principal #OQMS Lemont, IL Former Social Studies teacher and huge fan of Inquiry Learning #sd113a#sschat proud of @NevinM_17 for hosting this chat!
Hideee Ho - Kim here from #sd113a, instructional coach and @NevinM_17 classroom neighbor... she always has mints and tools and a stapler to borrow, I really need to buy one of those. #sschat
Jordan McGaughey from St. Louis. Social Studies Coordinator for @rockwoodschools, and I'm excited to be talking about inquiry based learning tonight! #sschat#RSDSSChat
Hello! My name is Patrick Ernst and I am a preservice teacher at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Looking forward to tonight's chat! #sschat
A1 T's and Ss have used Inquiry to begin units, explore topics in depth or to examine perspectives. Instead of telling Ss what to learn it is set up to help Ss learn. #sschat#oqms#sd113a
Q1: We have been creating lessons in which Ss become "experts" on documents, roles, or primary sources, and then share with other Ss to engage them in taking ownership while teaching others. #sschat
A1: I use student inquiry during our Application Problems in math. I never tell students how to solve the problems, rather let them use inquiry based learning to solve on their own and then share their strategies with the class. #sd113a#sschat
A1: Inquiry is important to boost student engagement because it gives Ss opportunities to think, reflect, and learn without being "fed" an answer from a textbook. It's a real-life skill and opportunity #sschat
A1: I use inquiry to boost ss engagement in science class by encouraging ss to develop good scientific questions and when able, allowing them to test out their ideas #sschat#sd113A
A1: We try to use inquiry questions that spark students’ natural curiosity, especially giving them questions that make them think about topics and are contrary to their beliefs #sschat
A1: With my religious studies course, I allow student inquiry to drive the curriculum and instruction. I have that freedom due to not having a state test. This is a luxury I don't have with WHI #sschat
A1 We approach every unit as if we are forensic scientists, asking not what happened but why it did and how it affected events that followed. Students investigate rather than regurgitate #sschat#engagement
A1. I use inquiry, by allowing students to explore the internet to inform their ideas. Most recently, giving student the time to research candidates in the election to learn about resposible voting. #osussmce#sschat
A1 - I use inquiry with my higher ed students by asking "What if...?" and "Why not...?" Just those two questions boost inquiry and curiousity. They also kick off my most favorite podcast. #sschat
A1: As a teacher, framing lessons and units around compelling questions or a structured academic controversy allowed students to engage differently in the topic. The learning shifted more from fact finding to thinking and problem solving. #sschat
A1: I like to use inquiry because it allows Ss a chance for Hands on learning. It gets them actively engaged and encourages future learning #sschat#sd113a
A1) While HS Ss aren't always used to being encouraged to ask questions, they HAVE them. If you can build learning experiences around their questions & things that are relevant to them, you get buy in. #sschat
A2 We start out units off with the the QFT from @RightQuestion to spark student interest in world. Opportunities for Ss to explore area of interest in units. #sschat
#sschat A1: By using inquiry a teacher can make students more interested in the topic at hand. By giving the student more hand on experience they will be more willing to converse in student discussion.
A1: teachers can use inquiry to boost student engagement by providing students with content that is interesting/relevant to them- this motivates them to critically think on their own #sschat
A1: Present students with primary sources from the time you're studying, and pose a question they've got to answer from the perspective of someone in that time period. #sschat
A1 - Designed a project where students are keeping research journals abt Renaissance, Reformation and Sci Rev. They are letting curiosity & their own questions frame their learning. Guiding question is "What would Leonardo do?" Model is Leonardo da Vinci & his notebooks #sschat
A1: I have used inquiry by having students come up with their own steps and strategies for solving a problem or issue. Then I have them share with their classmates. This way it’s more interactive instead of giving them the information. #sschat#osussmce
A1: Having students start out with asking as many questions as they can in small groups, give them real life scenarios and problems to work through or a simulation they can lead themselves such as a mock trial. #sschat
Q1: Inquiry can be incorporated into a social studies classroom by allowing students to develop and defend their interpretations of history rather than teaching them the interpretation set in the textbook. Students are interested in learning when they have more autonomy! #sschat
So great that so many inservice teachers and students at colleges and universities are participating in tonight's #sschat! It's fantastic that professors and students are understanding the power that Twitter holds for professional development.
A1: Inquiry is great for helping students explore a topic with the direct intention of gaining more knowledge. Two best q’s for engaging with text: What’s being said? What’s not being said?
A1 In US History, we start each thematic unit by asking students what their questions are - often about current events. We make sure that students have time to answer those questions throughout unit. #sschat
A1: I also try to incorporate more project based learning when student inquiry is heightened. This allows students more time and meaningful analysis with the topics that most interest them #sschat
A1 - In my current unit, I used photos from the Great Depression to generate student questions about the problems faced by Americans at that time. The process generated a lot of student interest. #SSchat
I find your project to be intriguing. Teaching 9th grade world is hard, I feel this project really encourages further engagement and inquisitive thoughts with students! #sschat
Inquiry is a great way to get students interested in what they’re learning! In a SS class it can be used to delve deeper into topics rather than just simply learning the facts. #sschat
Not sure what this is about @Cady_Rice , but hey guys, I’m logan from Clemson University and I’m a secondary education major with an emphasis in history! #sschat
A1 (again): I had a teacher who always "set the stage" before using this method, sort of turned the whole learning experience into a dramatic and engaging conversation for the whole class (though we were occasionally split into groups) #sschat
A2: Inquiry design model allows for Ss to take an active role in the process. In the beginning we guide the Ss by choosing the topics and resources used, and by the end the Ss are creating products that answer their own essential questions and demonstrate knowledge gained #sschat
A2: Inquiry builds on natural curiosity and helps Ss become thinkers and problem solvers rather than memorizing and forgetting info later. #sschat#oqms#sd113a
Samantha from Upstate New York studying Secondary and Special Education in History! Super excited to learn more about inquiry questions on an education chat! #sschat
Q1: Inquiry can be incorporated into a social studies classroom by allowing students to develop and defend their interpretations of history rather than teaching them the interpretation set in the textbook. Students are interested in learning when they have more autonomy! #sschat
A1 - Designed a project where students are keeping research journals abt Renaissance, Reformation and Sci Rev. They are letting curiosity & their own questions frame their learning. Guiding question is "What would Leonardo do?" Model is Leonardo da Vinci & his notebooks #sschat
A1: Inquiry allows students to answer their own questions. All students have questions and inquiry allows them to find answers to those while engaging with the lesson #sschat
A2: The focus isn't on the teacher telling students how to solve, it's on our students sharing exciting strategies and ideas with each other. Engagement goes through the roof! #sd113a#sschat
#sschat A big tip I have is schedule some down time for yourself. First year of teaching is HARD. Have some relaxation and self-care time scheduled in. Second tip: Find a mentor! What other ideas do folks have for first year teachers?
@CHitch94 Good evening, all! I am a member of the Geaux Teach Social Studies program for undergraduates at LSU in Baton Rouge and I would like to hear some of your thoughts on tips for first year teachers!
I have the advantage of students who chose to be in an Inquiry/PBL section. They love creating an artifact of their learning - combination of notes, pictures and reflection. Also, they can start anywhere they want. Sharing is critical - learn from each other. #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances classroom instruction because it also allows opportunity and space for Ts to think about what Ss already know and what they can do- and gives the T the chance to grow with the Ss as they learn. #sschat
A2 It gets away from passive teacher-centered instruction while providing students opportunities to be engaged & sharpen their critical analysis skills by investigating & having to make discussions from multiple perspectives #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances a lesson by allowing the teacher to become a facilitator. I had students lead a great discussion on democracy and I stood back and watched and listen to them feed off each other #sschat#sd113a
Q2: Inquiry helps Ss learn skills necessary to be successful now & going forward in their lives/years rather than just memorizing info #sschat#osussmce
The best way to boost student engagement is finding a balance between fun and authoritative in teaching so that the students will trust you and respect you. Have small, but creative incentives for tests and small activities to keep them interested #sschat
A2: Inquiry helps to develop a student-centered environment where they can take ownership of their own learning and progress. It also fosters a classroom of curiosity and comfort because questions are welcomed and required. #sschat
#sschat A2: Inquiry enhances classroom instruction because it builds a class of critical thinkers. Critically thinking students means that they can look at things from different angles, and can learn different ideas without compromising anywhere.
A2: allowing students to question classroom instruction ensures there are no miscommunications and everyone knows what is expected of them/why it is important #sschat
A2 - Inquiry enhances instruction by the simple fact that is breeds interest and engagment. I still hold onto the dream that school is someplace people should want to come to...Inquiry and asking questions could be the silver bullet :) #sschat
defo! #PBL answers the age-old question, "when am I ever going to need this?" They get a direct, immediate answer when they apply their learning to real-world situations! #sschat
A2: Inquiry puts the students at the center of learning. Students become more active participants who work at making sense of topics and building connections that can help them across content areas and into the future. #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances the classroom because it teaches students to problem solve and to go more in depth with their thinking. You lean away from teaching students to memorize facts, events, etc. It becomes more hands on. #sschat#osussmce
Q2: Student inquiry allows instructors to spend more time actually facilitating learning instead of trying to control their classroom. Interested and motivated students are well-behaved students. #sschat
A2 Inquiry allows students to engage with the content. It also cultivates curiosity and can provide students opportunities to explore areas of interest. #sschat
A2: Inquiry allows for teacher-led or student-choice lessons/topics that have depth, high interest, tailored to fit classroom needs. Structured inquiry tasks to personalized learning, inquiry helps Ss learn content and solve problems using higher order thinking skills. #sschat
A1: Offering students a choice is absolutely critical for engagement; designing inquiry projects around the idea of autonomy of choice allows for students to take more ownership of the material! #sschat
A2) Inquiry enhances education by giving the students time to process and analyze the information. We can also engage in whole classroom discussions just from a question and this can stimulate learning! #sschat
A2Inquiry keeps students engaged/excited about the content, since it becomes more personal and relatable. An engaged class is a successful class! Nobody wants to be lectured to endlessly, making it fun via inquiry also makes students feel empowered in their instruction. #sschat
A2: A strong focus on inquiry strengthens instruction because the focus becomes more student centered. Shifting towards a skills based process that engages students naturally should naturally help to improve instruction. #sschat
A2 - Inquiry enhances instruction because is creates more student ownership. Easier to create a learning community when all are co-creating the learning. #sschat
A2: Students are happier and learn more when they are engaged and interested in the lesson/content. This then creates happier and more fulfilled teachers #sschat
A2) It gets the students active in their own learning. It also puts students in the role of historians. Questions lead to more questions, sources lead to more questions, things are messy and not clear cut. #sschat
A2: For some students who need alternative teaching strategies, inquiry provided those students the chance to engage with content through exploration, suprisingly staying on task longer and feeling motivated to share their learning with peers. #sschat#osussmce
A2 - Students are far more engaged when they are learning about something that they are interested in. As a teacher, it's hard to let go of control, but definitely worth it. #SSchat
I love this! By making students active participants, they're exercising agency as well, which I think could make the whole process for them even better since they may feel that they're choosing to learn and enjoy the content put before them! #sschat
A 2: I think it allows for more opinions to be heard. This gives students more points of views, and it allows them to understanding people think differently than they do. #sschat
A2: Inquiry allows for more student engagement, which in turn can produce new and unique ideas from your own students that can help you learn yourself as a teacher. I think that this also could boil down to just getting to know your students more. #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances instruction because it enhances engagement. Engaged students are able to learn, analyze, and think critically because they are engaged #sschat
I completely agree! There are a lot of interpretations and vantage points that are eliminated when using only one set of sources. Variation and student choice can make big differences! #sschat
Biggest 1st year tip? It's okay to admit you're drowning and ask for help from your colleagues and bosses. We all needed help. (We all still do). Worst mistake is hiding from the help you need out of shame/embarrassment/fear. Don't be afraid to ask for help. #sschat
@CHitch94 Good evening, all! I am a member of the Geaux Teach Social Studies program for undergraduates at LSU in Baton Rouge and I would like to hear some of your thoughts on tips for first year teachers!
pair Dorothea Lange's photo "Mother of Small Children" with william Carlos Williams's "To A Poor Old Woman". So poignant and painful, it's almost guaranteed to provoke debate! #sschat
A1: Offering students a choice is absolutely critical for engagement; designing inquiry projects around the idea of autonomy of choice allows for students to take more ownership of the material! #sschat
It actually engages students in what they’re learning. It give students the chance to lead the discussions and learn more about what is specifically interesting to them. #sschat
I like it for this project bcz it fits with the time period - they use Leonardo's notebooks as inspiration. I worry that if I tried to take it too far, they'd get bored. My hope is that some will see it as a way to learn moving forward &do it on own. #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances classroom instruction because ultimately the students take over their learning and the teacher is there to merely guide the learning process! My ultimate goal is always for students led learning! #sschat
A1: I see inquiry as a way to work with the natural process of learning: answering a question that is necessary or intriguing to you. I can see this as much more beneficial to learning as opposed to forcing info on students #sschat
A2 I love that I learn along with the students. They select topics of their interest and find info to help me learn along with them! #InItTogether#sschat
A2 - Students are far more engaged when they are learning about something that they are interested in. As a teacher, it's hard to let go of control, but definitely worth it. #SSchat
A2 it empowers students to see history as active and alive, not just a bunch of dusty ol' dates and names. Those dates and names matter, and giving students a chance to explore rather than just memorize enhances their desire to learn #sschat
I totally agree. Students will always be more engaged when they are interested in what they are learning and inquiry helps draw out those interests #sschat
I’m excited to see my students providing some really thoughtful responses to tonight’s #sschat. I spent all week telling everyone how how awesome y’all are!
A1: I use inquiry to engage my Ss in problem solving. They're often intrigued by a question that seems to have many answers. We talk about it as a hunt for the unwritten answer in the docs we read #sschat
A2: focusing on inquiry will allow you to teach your students how to ask 'better' questions (better meaning they get at what the student *really* wants to know) #sschat
A3: I find many school districts posting their Inquiry units. Just google INquiry Social Studies and a ton pop up. We are the best resources by sharing. #sd113a#oqms#sschat
A3: During our Genocide Unit we asked our students to create citizen action plans that they would theoretically present to the UN. We showed a video of Emma Watson appealing to the UN as an example of a young person making a plan/speech to advocate for societal change #sschat
A3: I look for inspiration via Google searches (esp NSTA, NGSS, & TED), You Tube clips, from other teachers via Twitter and Teacher Pay Teacher #sschat#sd113A
A2 Inquiry allows students to dig deeper into a subject. And that "dig" works best when it is student directed - with proper scaffolding, of course. #sschat
A2: We don't like to admit it, but class can get boring. When students are interested in content they engage in the classroom, which is what we want #sschat
A3: I use resources far and wide. Standard places to look are SHEG Reading Like a Historian and DBQ project. Homemade inquiries through student-posed questions and high-interest video clips help students form their own questions to kick off inquiry units. #sschat
A3: Resources such as @C3Teachers and @RIW_Team have extremely high quality inquiry activities that have fantastic compelling questions and hook activities built in. These resources are fantastic for anyone getting started with inquiry in social studies. #sschat#RSDSSChat
#sschat A3: I gain inspiration for inquiry from my previous social studies teachers. They taught me the importance of thoroughly investigating and thinking about different topics. Google and YouTube are very helpful when it comes to gather information and videos.
A2: Inquiry enhances the classroom because it allows students to have a say in their learning! It allows them to assume leadership positions and learn through discovery. #sschat
A3: We use Read Like a Historian and Historical Scene Investigstions. These sites have ready made inquiries with sources. We also Mini DBQ. It’s a program of well designed inquiries from teachers in Illinois. #sschat#sd113a
A3: simulations inspire inquiry for me - allowing students to dive down the rabbit hole of a historical figure in order to defend them in a mock debate is the best thing ever #sschat
A2: We don't like to admit it, but class can get boring. When students are interested in content they engage in the classroom, which is what we want #sschat
A3 we link our ancient civilization units to current events; students overlay what they learn about what's going on now to what was happening way back when #sschat
A# Lessons on Local Government provides a role played simulation about building a reservoir. River City Wants Water. Explore competing interest groups and STEM connections https://t.co/xNMVQPlK3L#sschat
A2: Ss are intensely curious. Inquiry assists them in creating better questions with far more interesting answers which leads to more questions. Truly, inquiry is always figuring out the "why" of human action which gives us greater understanding of our humanity #sschat
A1: Inquiry is important for setting the context of a classroom and making material relevant to students. Every student has their own opinions and their own values and once we provide the opportunity for students to think independently it opens doors #sschat
A3: when I become a teacher (hopefully 🤞🏼) I’ll probably use social media, like twitter, and YouTube videos to find some inspiration by what other history teachers have already done #sschat
A3) I am reading this book. Also recommend https://t.co/Ra9CJCLsG6
Books, articles, pictures/photos, songs, movie clips, artifacts, etc. Almost anything can be a hook for inquiry. One of my favorite cartoons is also attached. #sschat
A3 Inspiration really depends on the topic, but can often come from many places (i.e. primary sources, political cartoons, music, etc.) @C3Teachers have some great inquiry resources at https://t.co/gwSnssVwyn#sschat
A3 we link our ancient civilization units to current events; students overlay what they learn about what's going on now to what was happening way back when #sschat
A3: I gain inspiration from working with the 4-H organization. The organization does a great job in helping young folks explore their interests all through hands-on learning. Kids learn from their interest projects, and develop both hard and soft skills. #sschat#osussmce
A3 - I dig @googlearts more than I can express - there is so much there when it comes to primary sources and places to ask "How does this connect to what we are learning?" #sschat
A2: inquiry opens the door for the collaboration of ideas and the opportunity for growth. It also creates a setting where students want to problem solve and share their opinions. #sschat
A 3: I am currently placed with a teacher that has a current event class, and she allows the students to bring in topics they want to talk about. She will then find articles and videos to look at in class. #sschat
A3: iCivics, Junior Scholastic, teachers within my district and previous, graduate school cohort, short clips from BrainPop, current events every Friday (CNN10) #sschat
A3 I actually try to get inspired by the material itself in world history, especially looking for something that they can relate to. Sometimes a current event article helps create relevance. #sschat
A3: inspiration for me comes from the human stories in history that is often part of the null curriculum; I personally enjoy studying niche topics and am always apt to stumble across something remarkable that could be used for a lesson. #sschat
One place I can always count on finding great inspiration aligned with NYS Social Studies Standards is New Visions for Public Schools. Offers great FREE resources that are Google compatible. #sschat
Madaya Mom, for example, shows a great parallel between the current crisis in Syria and that of Aeneas after the Trojan War (where he and his family had to flee to Italy and were not welcomed). #sschat
A3: Inspiration comes from videos, photos, and posts from individuals as well as organizations on social media. The real-world is pretty amazing when it aligns and offers natural connections. #sschat
A3: SS provides plenty of opportunities to “choose you own adventure” by giving students the chance to pursue point/counterpoint positions in order to dig deeper into rich content. #sschat
I had a civics teacher who did that! He'd always start the class with a clip from CNN Student News and we could pick topics to discuss and work through in class, it was wicked cool. #sschat
A3: I typicallyattempt to make the material relevant to the students’ lives. For example, when talking about influences of the constitution, I may ask the student what has influenced them throughout their lives. Pre-lesson videos are always helpful #sschat
A3: teachers should be gaining inspiration from their students! talk to them, find out what they are interested in, discover what they like/dislike about learning #sschat
A3 - I dig @googlearts more than I can express - there is so much there when it comes to primary sources and places to ask "How does this connect to what we are learning?" #sschat
consider a few short stories from "The Things They Carried". From there, Buffalo Springfield's "There's Somethin' Happening Here", Paul Hardcastle's "19", and Neil Young's "Ohio" do the trick. Add in Bob Dylan's "Masters of War" while you're at it. #sschat
Any Texas teachers in the #sschat (or those who cover Texas history), you may like my Texas Revolution/Shawn Mendes's "Stitches" Parody.
https://t.co/7TXc61t8Dm
A3 - I dig @googlearts more than I can express - there is so much there when it comes to primary sources and places to ask "How does this connect to what we are learning?" #sschat
A4: Our goal is to have the Ss use whatever organizational method that best fits their needs, however in the beginning we typically prescribe leading questions or tools for organization or sources (ie bucketing in DBQ) #sschat
A1: Inquiry is a great way to boost student engagement, especially bec we as teachers can give students more choice. Often times, greater autonomy and agency tends to lead to more active engagement from students. #sschat
A3: Creating a list of resources that I have learned in my methods courses and social media are things that I look forward into applying in my classroom. #sschat#osussmce
A2: Ss are intensely curious. Inquiry assists them in creating better questions with far more interesting answers which leads to more questions. Truly, inquiry is always figuring out the "why" of human action which gives us greater understanding of our humanity #sschat
A3: Through books, blogs, and simple conversations with other faculty members. I get inspired by exposure to different techniques, activities, and educational philosophies. It makes me want to try new things with my students #sschat
A3: C3 framework website! And our amazing SS department bring realia, tech, hands on, personal connections, and more to inquiry learning #sschat#sd113a
A2: inquiry promotes student based learning in which students can assess their prior knowledge and ask more questions from the gaps in information they have #sschat
I agree! I think that would send a powerful message to students that you care about how they like to learn/learn best in order to best help them grow #sschat#osussmce
Awesome point! How would you go about collecting that feedback from them? Just have a conversation during class time? Or use some sort of paper form/survey? If paper is used it could be anonymous which might prompt more conversation since shy students won't be nervous. #sschat
A4: as a preservice teacher, this is what I hope to learn from all you veteran teachers out there! I always hated being told how to organize information in high school. Any tips on how to encourage organization without forcing it down students' throats? #sschat
A4 - Google Keep.. Google Keep... Google Keep.. now if they will only make a change so I can save multiple bookmarks onto one note instead of one bookmark per note. Are you listening @GoogleKeep ? #sschat
My mentor teacher and I are still looking for ways to motivate organization among students. We're having students use journals to hold the content, but any interesting ways to support younger students in organizing? #sschat#osussmce
A4: @GoogleForEdu tools such as Google Drive and Google Keep are incredible for student organization (in inquiry or for any other activity), as is @CanvasLMS! #sschat#rsdsschat
A4: There are a lot of online note-taking and organization platforms that would be helpful in classrooms with 1:1 technology. Less paper and less risk of losing research! #sschat#osussmce
A4 I will often have a GDoc scaffold for them. Next, they generally create something: Enlightenment booksnap, Atlantic Revolutions Adobe Spark, 3D invention and poem for Ind Rev, social media campaign for Imperialism. #sschat
A4: My students live by their interactive notebooks. 7th graders in my experience need someone to tell them how to organize! We keep a very clean table of content in our notebooks for easy reflection! #sschat
I never really listened to podcasts before my practicum class with the fabulous @DrKristenDuncan but she introduced me to educational podcast and I’ve found they give some excellent ideas for my future classroom #sschat
Love the idea of cultivating and distributing a list of resources that comes from tonight's chat. So many current and future educators around the country would benefit from this greatly! #sschat
A4: Graphic organizers work well. We always give the Ss essential question before they investigate so they can narrow their focus. I’m always looking for new ideas so the kids and I don’t get bored #sschat#sd113a
A4: Sketchnoting seems to be working this year. I have rather artistic students who doodle in their notes, so we take those and create a way of organizing their thoughts with source evidence to answer the essential question #sschat
100% agree. If it's longer than 2 minutes it had better have a very good reason to show. If it's over 3 it had better be a Hamilton lyrics video. #sschat
Inquiry is a great learning approach that can help to make real world connections and better understand content while actively being engaging, then taking that into other areas of focus! #sschat
A4: Graphic organizers work well. We always give the Ss essential question before they investigate so they can narrow their focus. I’m always looking for new ideas so the kids and I don’t get bored #sschat#sd113a
100% agree. If it's longer than 2 minutes it had better have a very good reason to show. If it's over 3 it had better be a Hamilton lyrics video. #sschat
A4: Something that I am currently creating is a symbaloo that I will add onto google classroom for my students. This allows me to add links to resources that we will use through next semester and it keeps it’s all there for them. #sschat#osussmce
A4: Student created podcasts are another great way for Ss to organize thoughts and create meaningful products through a medium that is becoming more and more prevalent to all of us. #sschat
100% agree. If it's longer than 2 minutes it had better have a very good reason to show. If it's over 3 it had better be a Hamilton lyrics video. #sschat
A3: I get inspiration from the students personal lives, I try to begin each lesson with a connection from the material to what is going on in the student’s lives to make history more relevant #sschat
100% agree. If it's longer than 2 minutes it had better have a very good reason to show. If it's over 3 it had better be a Hamilton lyrics video. #sschat
Yes. We do the @SHEG_Stanford Autobiography activity. Always amazed at what students share and keep ideas of where to guide and include opportunities for the year. #sschat
I also share the podcast love. The Washington Post has a podcast called Retropolis which is U.S. history based but the episodes are really short - around 5 minutes. Also love @MissedinHistory#sschat
A5: We measure inquiry by the depth of student created essential questions and the rationale used to explain how they came to answer their questions. #sschat
A2: Inquiry helps enhance instruction because, if done correctly, it can reinforce what has been taught. For example, students learn differently. There may be a student that gets way more out of an inquiry activity than the actual instruction. #sschat
A4 - Pretty simple, but I've been giving students a note-taking template on Google Docs. They can copy and paste from websites in one column and put it in their own words in another column. Really cuts down on plagiarism when we can both see their starting point #SSchat
I have not yet taught a class but, this week I have the great opportunity of doing a 3 day teaching program at Pinkerton Academy. I have found great websites like C3 teaching that have showed me great inquiry lessons that I will implement into my own classroom one day! #sschat
We did a podcast project last spring where students researched the history of a US city and created a podcast to teach about some aspect of it. It was a lot of work, but they produced some excellent interesting products. Would love to do smaller scale projects. #sschat
A5: In sci class to measure inquiry: be intentional; focus on process skills; stay flexible in how to let students demonstrate learning; network & get ideas from others Resource: https://t.co/maOpaHaPt7#sschat#sd113A
A5: Inquiry can be measured by Ss engagement, learning, processing, collaboration, communication- giving our Ss a space to share what they know and can do can tell you a lot about the impact of inquiry #sschat
A5 This is tricky, but rubrics and clear criteria with evidence to support findings is a must. #sschat#oqms#sd113a Don't limit yourself to one type of Inquiry products.
A5 - This is a toughie... for my higher ed students... I measure it by their commitment to learning...when I don't give out grades immediately. #sschat
A5 Take into consideration Ss creation and repurpose of info to make a conclusion/argument and NOT a regurgitation of facts! Need some connections/applications to be made.#sschat
Q5: Formative student assessment through student self-reflect and self-assessment! I like to let my students reflect on what they know and align this with our classroom learning standards (often inquiry based)! #sschat
In science we use checklists for mastery, once students complete lessons and show mastery in discussion on the topic we will then move them on. Besides that, reviewing submitted content for critical thinking, originality, and creativity. #sschat#osussmce
A5: Inquiry is measured through observations and conversations as students are working. Exit slips allow for individual daily checks. "Brain dumps" before starting a new unit allows for student growth to be monitored and celebrated. #sschat
A4: I would probably do this by having students make a unit project or presentation, something that isn’t passive like a test. Also discussions in groups with other students in the class. #sschat
A5: I measure inquiry through class and group discussion. This can also be where student choice comes in to play. I like Ss a choice of how they want to display their learning. #sschat#sd113a
A5 Through students being able to demonstrate growth in defending positions, gained through inquiry, with evidence. Also, being able to show growth in identifying fallacies of counterpoints #sschat
That's great! Some of my students last year created podcasts based around the lives of Holocaust victims and survivors. All of the products that I received back were amazing, and multiple kids said that they loved creating research projects through that medium. #sschat
A5: Sometimes I look for the types of questions generated. Other times, I'm looking for the Ss to support their answer w/evidence. Occasionally, b/c it's a tough skill, I'll look to see if they've gone beyond the surface evidence to make the less obvious connections #sschat
A5: I find it best to measure inquiry in a digital space. Many students won't provide reflection and/or feedback in a physical setting. I'm always astounded by the responses I get on Padlet or a discussion forum, as opposed to an oral class discussion #sschat
A5: In science we use checklists for mastery, once students complete lessons and show mastery in discussion on the topic we will then move them on. Besides that, reviewing submitted content for critical thinking, originality, and creativity. #sschat#osussmce
I have not taught an inquiry lesson but, for an assignment last year I created a great inquiry lesson looking at how music reflected societal changes during the Vietnam War, while comparing songs from then and now. It one of the best lessons plans I’ve created yet. #sschat
A5: Through questions and responses offered by students. We use the questions they ask and the responses they provide to measure inquiry. We also look at their ability to analyze sources, provide thoughtful questions and comments, and reflect on their work. #sschat
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A5: This seems like it'd be hard because there are so many ways students can demonstrate learning. I think it'd be important to give students clear guidelines for a final product but allow them to be creative in the topic/EQ & format #sschat#osussmce
A5 - I try to minimize the measurement of inquiry itself - I think that kills the authenticity and makes it about a grade. How curious do I need to be to get an A? It's a dilemma because we have to produce grades, but it troubles me. #sschat
You can make any graphic organizer or image the background of any @googleslides which helps middle schoolers organize their thoughts digitally. #sschat
A2: For me inquiry connects to student choice and voice. I believe activities and resources connected to these two concepts enhance engagement. #sschat#studentvoice#studentchoice
A5 - I try to minimize the measurement of inquiry itself - I think that kills the authenticity and makes it about a grade. How curious do I need to be to get an A? It's a dilemma because we have to produce grades, but it troubles me. #sschat
These are the words I was looking for! I think in my future classroom I will do my best to grade inquiry based lessons without the students knowing I'm doing it. At the end of the day, what I want is for my students to fall in love with history! #sschat
A5 - I try to minimize the measurement of inquiry itself - I think that kills the authenticity and makes it about a grade. How curious do I need to be to get an A? It's a dilemma because we have to produce grades, but it troubles me. #sschat
A5 I haven't taught a lesson yet, but I think inquiry can be measured in student projects/reflections upon those projects. Reflections require the students to examine what worked for them and what didn't, and how to change it for the next time. #sschat
A6 I hear mnay T's report that Ss do not have enough content knowledge to produce high quality Inquiry products. Would love to hear what others do. #sschat#oqms#sd113a
A6: Challenges we face are student by in and meeting students where they are educationally to establish a base to build expectations and results. #sschat
A5: Inquiry could be measured in a group discussion. You could have an essential question that students would answer using evidence from what they have learned to state their reasoning. #sschat#osussmce
Q5: Questions are more important than answers. If students are asking questions and those questions lead to new questions I believe inquiry is happening. https://t.co/pa8XhiUHUf#sschat
A6: It can be tough to give up being the "information giver" and releasing that responsibility to our students. But after seeing success, growth and reflection, it's well worth it! #sd113a#sschat
A6: Challenges I face using inquiry.... having the right materials at the right times; balancing required content with student-led interest; differentiating #sschat#sd113A
I love this idea! Just being a facilitator and letting them run the discussion can give students great comfortability within the classroom and that leading to helping one another on better understanding content, while feeling more confident in themselves. #sschat
A5 Assessment is tricky. There is formative along the way with constructive feedback. The summative can be a project or "make" or a combination of project and action. #sschat
1) Inquiry allows students to engage in meaningful questions. No one is interested in just boring lectures about old guys and their policies 200 years ago. Make it relevant! #sschat
A6) Skill-level variance. Some kids need Level 1 instruction before they can push effectively into inquiry. Other kids are ready from the gate. #sschat
A6 Students that want a list of facts to spit back and don’t want to think and create is my biggest challenge. I say no spoon feeding and Google is for fact spit back. Need to apply and create! #sschat
A6: A challenge is developing personalized learning from inquiry. I think inquiry lends itself to developing personalized learning in the classroom, but that is a difficult process to plan. #sschat
Ever allign this with standards based grading... it’s not about the quantity more about the quality of what is put out by students. A student with one great response is just as worthy as a student with 10! #sschat
A1: Allowing students to give their own opinions on certain historical events, and listening to how their peers feel about certain events can hopefully lead to better student engagement #sschat
A6: I'm worried about over/under scaffolding since I don't have my own classroom yet. I want my students to be able to be flexible/creative but don't want them to be overwhelmed with uncertainty. I think this will improve with experience though #sschat#osussmce
A6: I'd say class time constraints are a huge one! Aside from that, I think that appealing to a broad audience of students with varied interests with a good hook for the lesson may be difficult as well. #sschat
A6 Must have patience w/ students. When they initially engage in inquiry students may not meet teacher's desires, but stick with the process, model for them, incorporate teacher facilitated reflection into the process & student inquiry skills build over the term & year #sschat
Grrr. Kicking myself. Missed the most important #sschat of the year - "How can inquiry transform your teaching?" Guess it just felt like a snow day. 5 minutes to read 1 hour's worth of brilliance.
A6: I think it sometimes a challenge to give up control for some teachers. You have to be comfortable with not knowing all the answers. Ss need to have the freedom to explore. #sschat
Some challenges I face is the spectrum of ability in researching and personal drive to complete a challenge. Inquiry plans aren't created equally, and some students thrive with the oppurtunity to explore, but some get lost along the way. #sschat#osussmce
A6 Balancing giving kids ownership with keeping them on track for the curriculum. Making sure that kids really understand before they teach each other when they share their learning. Keeping it fresh - any model can get old for teenagers. #sschat
Using reflection activities at the end of the class can give students the ability to recognize what they took away from the class and understand the material better! Also helps the educator to see what needs work, I love reflections. #sschat
Thanks! That’s precisely why I chose history— there are so many stories worth telling that would otherwise go untold if we didn’t record them and lift those voices up #sschat
A6: Limited time due to testing. Also, trying to simply cultivate inquiry among students. Student inquiry is not a given. As teachers we're struggling to overcome a machine that has beaten it out of students from a young age #sschat
A2: Inquiry enhances classroom instruction because it allows the teacher to understand the students’ understanding on a certain topic therefore allowing the teacher to understand how to deliver the information to students to better their understanding #sschat
A6: Providing meaningful feedback and giving control and autonomy to students were difficult. Also, the balance of scaling back content in AP/Pre-AP courses presents a challenge as well. Seeing how much student engagement improved was worth it though! #sschat
A6: A challenge I am facing now is having Ss use their sources to support their opinions or theories. Students tend to get off topic or use informs they assume they know in their writing. #sschat
New Lesson! Gerrymandering: One Person, One Vote? In this lesson students look at the reasons for redistricting after a census and assess the motivations for and consequences of gerrymandering. #sschathttps://t.co/xDbhDA76xZ
I'm so worried that I'll hit this problem like a freight train when I get to student teaching! Do you have any specific tips on how to stop yourself when you get rolling on a topic and speak over the students? #sschat
Using reflection activities at the end of the class can give students the ability to recognize what they took away from the class and understand the material better! Also helps the educator to see what needs work, I love reflections. #sschat
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A6 Balancing giving kids ownership with keeping them on track for the curriculum. Making sure that kids really understand before they teach each other when they share their learning. Keeping it fresh - any model can get old for teenagers. #sschat
A6 - Students who know "how to school" - do all their homework and memorize the answers for the test, but have never been asked to actually think. #SSchat
#sschat---thank you to everyone for joining in on our inquiry chat tonight! I can't wait to go back and review all of the great information I have seen during this hour! You are the best!
A6: Some challenges that I have seen and faced is having students buy in to the activity. Sometimes they just want the information to be given to them just so they can memorize it for a test. #sschat#osussmce
A6 Some students may not want to participate, students doing the bare minimum, and in other occasions students do not want to deeply think about the topic, but just want to be given the answers. #sschat
