Hooked on Thinking PD Visit

On February 8th 2008, Pam Hook and Julie Mills visited our school for a full day Professional Development on Inquiry Learning. All staff were involved including key relieving staff and teacher aides. Pam and Julie went through the process that they have used for Inquiry Learning in the morning. This looked at different thinking tools that can be used for Inquiry and suggested tools that can be used for different levels. They showed us some examples of Inquiry Units that they have taught and went through the achievements and obstacles associated with Inquiry. In the afternoon Pam and Julie, along with the staff went through the planning process for creating a whole school Inquiry Unit with staff breaking into groups and working on different curriculum areas. An Inquiry Model Unit was created as a reference to adapt and use at a later date.