Your Guide to Inquiry in the PYP

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For you, the inquiry educator

Hey there, inquisitive detective! We know you are bustling with questions, looking for clues, and ready to get to the bottom of this inquiry mystery, and we’re here to help. This first section is designed to have all you need to get started and grow your practice. 

Before we dive into what you need to plan and facilitate powerful inquiries, let’s unpack some terms you as 21st century educators hear all the time. Download these easy-to-understand, visual flashcards and start speaking the inquiry language like a pro!

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Also in this section:

  1. A teacher self-assessment: As Sherlock famously said, “any truth is better than indefinite doubt.” Gain some clarity about where you stand in your practice as an inquiry educator and decide how best to grow your skills.
  2. Tools to structure a guided inquiry: So, you want to plan a powerful inquiry and you’ve got a big picture plan for your unit? Get your magnifying glasses out and tune in to how to plan your inquiry. 
  3. A responsive teaching console: As facilitators of inquiry, you need to be in tune with what your students need. Discover how an inquiry teacher is like a DJ. Meet Misty Paterson’s responsive teaching console.
Disclaimer: This guide has been produced independently of and not endorsed by the IB. Toddle’s resources seek to encourage sharing of perspectives and innovative ideas for classroom teaching & learning. They are not intended to be replacements for official IB guides and publications. Views and opinions expressed by the authors of these resources are personal and should not be construed as official guidance by the IB. Please seek assistance from your school’s IB coordinator and/or refer to official IB documents before implementing ideas and strategies shared within these resources in your classroom.