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Embedding Inquiry Approaches into the NSW Curriculum

Apply inquiry-based content, skills and strategies to your integrated programming and develop further with NSW Curriculum.
  • Duration:  4.5 hours
  • NESA Accredited Course
  • Delivery:  Self-paced online-on-demand episodes
  • Access Included With A Twinkl Ultimate Annual Membership Purchase or Upgrade

Limited Time Offer

Content

Episode 1 A

  • Background in inquiry and teaching in the classroom.
  • Introduction to the modules 
  • Pre-Assessment 

Episode 2 B

  • Practical uses of inquiry in the classroom.
  • Reflection and Quiz on inquiry approaches.
  • Evaluation of course.

Episode 1 B

  • Inquiry approaches in the classroom.
  • Domains - What is involved in education of the ‘whole’ child?
  • SOLO Taxonomy as a model for Inquiry.

Tasks and Reflections

The opportunities to respond, reflect and ask questions via the Community Collaborative Space

Episode 2 A

  • An Inquiry timeline - history and philosophy of inquiry approaches in Australia and globally, and your personal connection.
  • The NSW policy driving inquiry learning, critical and creative thinking in schools.
  • NSW Curriculum, SOLO Taxonomy and Pedagogical Models for inquiry-based learning.

Final assessment

Learning Goals of the course

  • Make personal connections between Inquiry and the NSW outcomes.
  • Recognise why inquiry-based learning is essential in giving young children the critical and creative thinking skills they need to solve real-life problems.
  • Acquire the curiosity, confidence, skills and strategies needed to successfully implement inquiry-based learning strategies.
  • Apply the inquiry-based content, skills and strategies to their own integrated programming and develop further with NSW Curriculum.
  • Apply a range of teaching strategies, including questioning, to involve children in investigating, problem solving, and critical and creative thinking.
  • Integrate HASS, Science and Technologies effectively into their programs and teaching.

Author

Sarah Riddoch

Sarah Riddoch has been an Inquiry Teacher for over 30 years. Throughout her career, she has successfully taught inquiry-based learning in numerous primary schools, effectively integrating various learning areas using inquiry techniques.