What a school year so far? I am not sure I can remember the last time I sat down in my classroom. Everyday we are actively learning new ideas and concepts in class. As I think about the last six weeks of school, I need to ask myself whether I am providing my students with enough opportunities to discover. Of course, we are doing plenty inquiry-based activities, but I still find that perhaps I might be doing more coaching than I need to. Perhaps, that is okay as this is new content and a new way of learning for many students. However, I will need to start thinking of ways to build confidence in asking questions, learning independently, and demonstrating what is learned. Of course, I am also looking to see what other teachers are doing in their classrooms. Perhaps you have an idea or strategy you can share about discovery learning in a science classroom. I still have a few tricks up my sleeve, but I always welcome more strategies to add to my current list!
Continuing on my journey...
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