Unbelievable!!!Had a phenomenal activity on making a fence around the primary playground. I let them go - they were on track and busy and talking and being creative and having fun. It so relaxing and fun to just walk around and ask questions of the students about there work and see their little minds at work.
Near the end of the day I asked the students if they noticed that learning was very different this week - all hands went up. Then I asked if were better or worse all hands went up for better.
The formula this week was about our brainstorming session on engagement. They made the suggestions I implemented and they followed their list to support my planning. Also I gave them real projects and problems to do/solve and room to work on them.
I have reading articles about inquiry and facilitation in the classroom and trying small bits out for 2 years now. I feel I have just elevated by teaching quality to a new level. I was always good but this is really HOT. It will be interesting to bring along a new class next year. I hope I don't forget while I am grooming the little gr. 4's to handle the responsibilities of my truly inquiry class.
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