Tag Archives: student choice

Introducing Independent Inquiry

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bart Miller

It has been one year since I introduced Independent Inquiry to my class. These learning opportunities are unstructured, semi-supervised, and totally learner-directed. Students utilize the inquiry processes and skills they have practiced to pursue their own interests and passions. It … Continue reading →

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Could there actually be one “C” to rule them all?!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by boadams1

Some describe four “Cs” of essential skills for this 21st century – traits such as: Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication, and Creativity. Some list five or six “Cs.” Five: Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Communication, and Character. Six: the list above plus cultural competency. Other people and organizations talk about seven “Cs.” Here is one version of seven … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 21st century schools, authentic learning, autonomy, control, student centered learning, student choice, student driven, student-centered | 10 Comments

Assessment: Who’s in Control?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by brianneises

What if students were able to choose when and what they wanted to be assessed on? That simple question was posed by colleague, recently to me in a staffroom chat. It quickly exploded into an hour long discussion, that resulted … Continue reading →

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When teaching is like fishing

Posted on November 4, 2011 by sherrattsam

I have had a problem with the idea of “tuning-in” for some time, and even more of a problem with “front-loading”. This problem of mine came to a head about two years ago when planning a PYP Exhibition unit and … Continue reading →

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Letting go…

Posted on November 8, 2010 by whatedsaid

Inquiry starts with the teacher relinquishing some control, stepping back and allowing students to take more responsibility for their own learning. It’s a difficult one for most teachers. Veterans are used to having control and often find it hard to … Continue reading →