Scholastic Canada Education-Teaching Tip of the Month * January 2012 - 21 views
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the power of compelling questions that drives deep interest, understanding, caring, and the application of 21st century skills.
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During a whole group inquiry, students gain competence by being guided through the process and develop necessary skills and tools to aid in self-initiated inquiries. Often students don't have the necessary background knowledge to pose their own questions or lack understanding in identifying a question worthy of investigation so the large group approach is essential when getting started.
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Begin by examining your curriculum and identifying a topic that you think will be interesting to students.
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