Inquiry Learning Isn’t a Free-For-All

Inquiry learning, also called inquiry-based learning, in a nutshell, is learning through systematic investigation, centering around student-generated questions. PreK-graduate level students engage in inquiry learning. The ability to ask relevant Continue Reading →

Empowered, Scaffolded Teachers

Ontario teachers in the Teacher Learning and Leadership Program (TLLP) are given support, training, time, and funding with which to develop teaching and learning projects of their choosing. Participants then share their projects and insights at a TLLP conference and through varied online platforms and face-to-face activities. Continue Reading →

Capacity-Building Peer Coaching Strengthens Practices

Capacity-building peer coaching is effective because: – Participation is voluntary.– Inviting Educator (IE) and coach choose each other and switch roles.– While the coach supports the educator throughout the process, Continue Reading →

Early Childhood Project-Based Learning In-Action

How can we make a delicious, healthy apple snack? Pre-Project Planning – Choosing the Challenge – Gathering Resources – (See Planning High Quality Project-Based Learning) Choosing the Challenge Teacher Alex Continue Reading →

Deeper Learning Assessment Resources

Edutech for Teachers. Creating Rubrics. http://ow.ly/Inw0Y Edutopia. Socratic Seminar Assessments. http://ow.ly/Ine2Z Hennigh, E. Word Problem Demonstration Using the UPS Check Graphic Organizer VIDEO Mindset Works. Growth mindset assessment. http://www.mindsetworks.com/assess/ PERTS. Continue Reading →