Tag Archives: inquiry

Architecture + Minecraft + Social Distancing

Posted on March 23, 2020 by colleenkr

I’m not sure when our current situation will change, but for now, we’re spending a lot of time inside.  Hopefully social distancing will soon become nothing but a memory, but until then, it’s helpful to have some ideas for ways … Continue reading →

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Unexpected Inquiry Lessons

Posted on March 24, 2017 by colleenkr

I didn’t plan for the conversations that happened in my classroom today. I’ve never had them with a class because I hadn’t thought this way before. Let me explain. My grade 10 art class is a unique bunch that thrives … Continue reading →

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Self-Reg: a Summary in #Sketchnotes

Posted on March 12, 2017 by colleenkr

Earlier this month, TeachOntario provided a Professional Learning Series session with Stuart Shanker, author of Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage With Life, and founder of the MEHRIT Centre.  My current research into the … Continue reading →

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Dylan’s Story

Posted on March 3, 2017 by colleenkr

Dylan’s story is just beginning, and I’m happy to share some details with you (thank you to Dylan — and Dylan’s Mom — for allowing me to post this). Dylan and I have had several conversations since he took my … Continue reading →

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A Healthy Learning Environment: Play + Collaboration

Posted on February 27, 2017 by colleenkr

It can be really intimidating to try something new for the first time:  a job, an exercise class, a project, a new recipe…  In fact, unless you have experience with something, fear can hold you back from trying just about … Continue reading →

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Play: Essential for Learning

Posted on February 25, 2017 by colleenkr

One of the most effective ways to nurture creativity is to provide an environment where artists can explore and experiment freely.  My grade 10 students were introduced to reduction printing this week, and we spent a number of classes having fun with … Continue reading →

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New Approaches: #DiveIntoInquiry

Posted on February 22, 2017 by colleenkr

I really appreciate using circles with students; it is a way to ensure that they know their voice matters. Today I modified my approach because I wanted to speak about our curriculum and expectations. We would be speaking about the … Continue reading →

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Structured Inquiry: Not a Bad Way to Begin the Semester

Posted on February 21, 2017 by colleenkr

The response to this #inquiryed graphic has been amazing! Thank you everyone! #edchat #inquiry #bcedchat #21stedchat pic.twitter.com/ptuxFaY1Ok — Trevor MacKenzie (@trev_mackenzie) April 26, 2016 I learned so much more about inquiry thanks to my students in first semester; their willingness … Continue reading →

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Challenging Assumptions: Classroom Design

Posted on January 22, 2017 by colleenkr

I love having conferences with my students, but my set-up needs work. Any suggestions? #TLLP #DiveIntoInquiry @925East #SGDSB pic.twitter.com/ovLJY0ogOT — Colleen Rose (@ColleenKR) January 19, 2017 Conferences have always been a part of my interactions with students, but I can’t … Continue reading →

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Assessing an Evaluation: #DiveIntoInquiry

Posted on January 15, 2017 by colleenkr

A conversation with Heather Theijsmeijer (see the tweets embedded below) made me do something crazy:  share my rubric. <gasp!> For some reason, I find it difficult to share my evaluation techniques with others.  I rarely get other perspectives on this really … Continue reading →

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