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Revolutionizing your classroom routine and igniting curiosity
Taking the jump into inquiry-based learning
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Does your classroom feel like it’s on constant repeat? Even when you tap into new material, does it still feel like you’re watching Groundhog Day?
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Same standards. Same lessons. Same questions. Same answers. With each class period. With every school year.
We get it—routines are comfortable—for your students and you. And in the classroom, sticking to a tried-and-true routine can be beneficial.
But sticking to rigid routines may be doing our students a major disservice. What if they need more?
This is why we’re champions of inquiry-based learning.
By building in the opportunity for student-led discussions, you can stop handing them the same answers and help them find the next question instead.
What makes inquiry-based learning so great?
✅It creates curiosity. By having students ask “How” and “What if” questions, a lesson turns from a checklist into an exciting investigation. 🔎
✅It builds confidence. When students can lead the discussion (and see progress happen), they start to trust themselves more.
✅It’s future-focused. When students are curious and confident, they build strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that extend well beyond the classroom.
✅It’s differentiated. Allowing students to choose their individual direction for investigation, you’re automatically differentiating instruction.
Ready to dive into inquiry-based learning, but not sure where to start? We’re here to help. Here are a few of our best tips. ⤵️
Spark curiosity. Kick off new topics with thought-provoking questions and phenomena designed to create a reaction. Have students connect with the material while leaving room for self-guided exploration.
Have your students think outside of the box. Ask open-ended questions, specifically ones with multiple answers. Don’t require repetition. Encourage divergent thinking instead.
Progress over perfection. Not every question will be applicable, and not every answer will be correct. When you’re leading with inquiry-based learning, it is crucial to champion progress instead of expecting perfection.
Ready to transform your classroom? We’re here to help you skip the script (and guide your students to write their own stories).
P.S. We want to hear from you! Respond to this email and let us know what topic you’d like to see us break down next. How can we help you make this the best school year yet?