Description
This PL, repeated from our much-loved 2018-2021 sessions, is designed for early childhood educators (K-2) as an introduction to inquiry, unpacking some of the 'essential elements' of quality inquiry pedagogies through reflective practice activities, practical examples and stories from real classrooms. It will suit those who are new to inquiry-based learning, and those who have perhaps dabbled with inquiry but wish to extend their understanding and implementation. Spaced over 2 days (Terms 3 & 4) with reflective practice activities to undertake between sessions, this PL is designed to support participants to explore the following:
* Why inquiry? The benefits of inquiry pedagogies.
* What does a quality inquiry approach look like? - at both the lesson level, as well as across a longer-term 'unit of work'.
* How can learning environments support a classroom culture of inquiry?
* What strategies and tools might promote or enhance inquiry-based learning?
* How can young children's research be supported - beyond non-fiction books and the internet?
* How might I plan for inquiry in a responsive way that balances children's interests, ideas and questions with teacher inputs and curriculum expectations?
Resources to support educators in getting started will be shared. Each participant will receive a copy of each of the following AISWA publications:
* 'Journeys of Inquiry' (2018)
* and 'Further Journeys of Inquiry' (2020)
Terms & Conditions
AISWA Professional Learning – In Person Event
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In Person event conditions
- Attendance records: Participants must sign-in on the day to confirm attendance. A member school can also view this data for their staff.
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- Attendee swaps: Acceptable. The organiser must be notified. There are conditions.
- Walk Ins: Any non-registered attendee MUST disclose this to AISWA on arrival. A correct registration process can then be followed.
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- Payment Conditions: Price includes GST. Credit card payment only for Guests. Member schools will be invoiced post-event.
- Cancellation: Cancellation is without charge if prior to Cancellation Permitted date. Cancellations via this website. Late cancellations or failure to attend will incur full cost. Refer any issues to the Event Organiser. If AISWA cancels a PL Event, attendees will be notified by email and any payment will be refunded.
- Free event non-attendance: A fee of $25 may apply. See full T&Cs.
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Segments
Event Segment
Date / Time
26 Jul 2022 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
AddressSuite 1, 41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia
PL Hours : 6.50
Event Segment
Date / Time
25 Oct 2022 Starts: 08:30 Finishes: 15:30Delivery Format : In Person
AISWA Training Room Suite 1
AddressSuite 1, 41 Walters Drive
Osborne Park WA 6017
Australia