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In this lesson, Mr. D leads a discussion on the intricacies of marking and its collaborative nature. Students reflect on Chapter 2 readings, engage through case studies, and explore various inquiry topics related to teaching strategies, curriculum, and social justice. They brainstorm questions to refine their individual inquiries, emphasizing the importance of connecting practice with passion. Participants learn how to utilize tools like Weebly to document their learning journey. The goal is to finalize working questions that will enhance their teaching practices.
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Inquiry II – EDUC 451B Lesson 4 Holly Keon
Shape of the Class • Hook – Mr. D discusses marking • Ch. 2 reading • Questions– dicussions • Case Study • Weebly • Examples • Looking Forward
Mr D’s Lesson on Marking • Is this an example of collaboration? • Should you let other people do your marking? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fn_vAhu_Lw
Reading- Ch. 2 • What did you think of the reading?
Finessing your Topic/ Question • I propose that we break off in to different passion areas. • Have a conversation with another person or pair that are thinking of doing an Inquiry along the same lines as you. • Try to explain what you want to study. • Talking about it often helps clarify what it is exactly that you want to study. • Will the topic you choose help you in your practice today? Is it worthwhile? • The goal- to finalize your working question.
Questions/ Passions • Write your name on the board under the following passion/heading. • 1. A child Inquiry • 2. Curriculum • 3. Content Knowledge • 4. Teaching Strategies/ Techniques • 5. Beliefs about Practice • 6. Personal/Professional Identity • 7. Social Justice • 8. Context
Questions or topics • Write your question on the board. • What types of questions are popular? • By tomorrow, dowload the form from our website and send me a copy of your topic/question.
Case Study • Please read the case study and get in to groups of 3 and discuss the questions. • We will discuss the case and some of the questions together after.
Weebly Website • Does everyone have their laptop here today? • Are you ready to create your weebly website?
Examples of Inquiries • Brandes, G., & Kelly, D. (Eds.). (2010). Special issue: Notes from the Field: Critical Teacher Inquiry: Examining Classroom Practices through the Lens of Social Justice. Educational Insights, 14(1).Shamsher, M., Decker, E., & Leggo, C. (2003). Teacher research in the backyard: Kitimat-Terrace teacher research. Vancouver, BC: British Columbia Teachers’ Federation. (Select article of interest) • http://21stcenturyss.weebly.com Password: ubc
Looking Forward • Please fill out the form– see course outline on our class website– and send it in to me. • Reading– about the different forms of evidence that you can use when doing an inquiry. This is a reference article that you can use again in your future practice. Not all apply to our inquiry. • May want to have a look at some examples on the website as well. • Please bring your laptops from now on…