Promoting inquiry at home
Student inquiry is one of the essential elements of the PYP (Primary Years Program). Inquiry is an approach to learning that involves investigation, reflection, examination and research. Inquiry-based teaching and learning lets students make decisions on what they would like to learn about a particular topic or concept and gets students to ask questions rather than absorb facts. In the IB, inquiry-based teaching and learning are imperative to developing a self-motivated student (student agency) . Personal inquiries allow students to focus on their own interests . Personal inquiries are designed to motivate students and help them become passionate about a topic or idea. Personal inquiries help students in developing a deep level of knowledge and can even inspire students to take action . Parents and guardians can help promote personal inquiries at home. Listed below are a few ideas to get the inquiry cycle off the ground at home. • Explore ideas your child has • Listen and q