Course | The Art of Inquiry

Price

The price listed is for a yearly subscription.

Facilitator

Kath Murdoch
Kath Murdoch is an experienced teacher, author, university lecturer, and popular consultant. She is highly regarded for her work in the field of inquiry-based learning in which she has taught, written, and researched for over 30 years. Based in Australia, Kath works in schools throughout the world to support teachers and children in using contemporary approaches to teaching and learning. She is fiercely committed to working ‘on the ground’ with children and educators as she explores the delights and complexities of bringing an inquiry stance to education. She has extensive experience in partnering with schools to embed inquiry across the curriculum. Kath is the author of over 15 books for teachers including the best-selling ‘Power of Inquiry’ the exquisite set of inquiry coaching cards ‘The Art of Inquiry Teaching’, and her most recent book for children, ‘The Wonder of Winsome’.

8 modules
2 hours

This course is designed to introduce and develop your understanding and application of the first five teacher practices outlined in Kath Murdoch's book "The Art of Inquiry".

Connect with Kath in a series of video explorations and provocations that will deepen your understanding and application of these practices.

Course Outline

Introduction to Inquiry-Based Learning
Overview of Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle
Importance of teacher practices in inquiry-based learning

Noticing
Understanding the power of observation
Developing skills to notice and document student learning
Reflecting on the impact of noticing on inquiry-based learning

Curiosity
Fostering a culture of curiosity in the classroom
Encouraging student-generated questions
Using curiosity to drive inquiry-based learning

Building Learning Assets
Identifying and building on student strengths
Developing learning goals and objectives with students
Creating a supportive learning environment

Release
Letting go of control in the classroom
Allowing for student-led learning
Encouraging risk-taking and exploration

Questioning
Understanding the power of questioning in inquiry-based learning
Developing questioning strategies to support student learning
Encouraging students to ask questions and pursue answers

Conclusion and Reflection
Review of key concepts and strategies
Reflection on personal growth and development
Action planning for continued inquiry-based learning in the classroom.