#InquiryMindset has been something that feels like a buzzword for nearly every class I am currently taking. If I could sum up a theme of my studies this year so far I would say it is something like “inquiry-based learning” and this does interest me definitely as I feel like I didn’t have any of this during my schooling previously.

Finding ways to incorporate inquiry in my future classroom has definitely felt intimidating! That was until I watched the video of last year’s class visit to hear Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt speak on this and how she incorporates inquiry in her kindergarten classroom!

I wish so much that our cohort could have visited Rebecca’s classroom! I hope to be able to visit Rebecca’s classroom one day but meanwhile watching the video was a great way to feel less overwhelmed by the idea of trying to have my students explore inquiry.

I think incorporating inquiry into your teaching can definitely feel like a big overwhelming task along with ensuring that students learn all of the other required pieces of the curriculum.

Rebecca approaches this in such an easy way, she suggests even just starting by introducing a unit by asking your students a question to see their understanding. For example, when teaching patterns you can ask students “What do you know about patterns?” and “What are some patterns that you see?” this is a great way to start about thinking about inquiry and have your students engaged in your lesson.

I loved thinking about these ideas and want to continue to explore Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt’s teachings, her blog is here: Blog

Julia