What does inquiry in Social Studies look like?
by Jeff Roberts
1. Students as peers in inquiry with teacher
1.1. Apprenticeship-type model
2. Globally minded
3. Interesting, creative, sphisticated tasks
3.1. Worthwhile
3.2. Is this something that I myself would spend time on?
4. Multiple perspectives
5. Authentic tasks
5.1. Related to the real world
6. Clearly illustrates the goals for learning
6.1. Sometimes need to narrow the focus
7. Deep connections
8. Connections between curriculum and WHY it is important
9. Establish historical significance
9.1. Take historical perspectives
10. Critical or "dangerous" teaching
11. Habits of thinking
12. Reflective practice
13. "Galileo-style" inquiry
13.1. 9 elements
14. Self-assessment
15. Teacher sharing
16. Rigorous pursuit
16.1. Academic rigour
16.1.1. Working in ways similar to real historians