Experience Inquiry

"e;Strategic and deliberate approaches to inquiry have been shown to be extremely helpful to educators who seek to ensure that they are meeting the needs of their students. In this important new book, Kimberly Mitchell provides practical insights and methods for how to incorporate inquiry into their practice. For educators who seek to enhance their effectiveness and make a difference for all of the students they serve, this book will be an invaluable resource and guide."e;Pedro A. Noguera, PhD, Distinguished Professor of EducationUCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies,Los Angeles, CA"e;Kimberly has translated the latest terminology-pedagogical jargon-into lively language and useful advice that will strike a chord for classroom teachers! She gets it."e;Deborah Meier, Educator & AuthorCoalition of Essential SchoolsDiscover inquiry foryourselfwith this interactive guidePlenty of resources speak to the benefits of inquiry, the research behind it, and even subject-specific processes to follow. But that's not enough.Implementinginquiry is the tricky part, and involves changing beliefs about the teacher and student roles in the classroom. Most critically, we as teachers must engage in inquiryourselvesto successfully implement it in the classroom.One part practical guide, one part interactive journal, this book provides the opportunity todoinquiry as you read about it. You'll learn what inquiry-based instruction looks like in practice through five key strategies, all of which can be immediately implemented in any learning environment. This resource offers Practical examples ofwhatinquiry looks like in the classroom, andhowto do it Opportunities for reflection throughout the book, including self-surveys, templates, and tools A user-friendly handbook format for quick reference and logical progression through your inquiry journey Fifty practical inquiry experiences that can be used individually, with students, or in small groups of teachersThese strategies and experiences will improve your relationships with students and colleagues, reduce your workload by asking more of students, and breathe joyful curiosity back into your classroom. Let's get out of our comfort zones and do inquiry-based teaching in a more practical and powerful way! Are you ready?