Finding Time for Inquiry Learning

Finding Time for Inquiry Learning

1. Inject it into extra-curricular activities

   • After school club
   • Morning announcements
   • MakerSpace club
   • Contests
   • Puzzles
   • games

2. Collaborate!

   • With TL
   • With grade group teachers

3. Utilize teacher librarian

   • Have them teach an inquiry or research lesson
   • Have them take a small group to do inquiry
   • Have them do mini lessons throughout the year with the class
   • Use collab time to plan inquiry with the TL

4. LLC instead of the "Library"

   • HUB not HUSH
   • An active place with variety to engage learners
   • "Living Library"
     • story-telling
     • poetry readings
     • invite performing guest artists
     • Q&A
   • Craft corner

5. Ally with people who establish priorities

   • join committees that are responsible for making decisions
   • share your voice when decisions are made and expectations are set

6. Admin

   • build bridges
   • be an ally
   • a source of support and ideas
   • build trust
   • establish a positive relationship
   • listen to what motivates them and align the SLP goals with that