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Where It Came From and Why is Works
Where It Came From and Why is Works
I came up with the Inquiry Arch method to better meet the needs of students in small rural and continuation high schools. This approach strikes a balance between structure and flexibility, encouraging students to take charge of their learning and dive deep into the material. With a mix of structured text analysis, student choice, and inquiry-based exploration, the method empowers students to learn independently while still getting the support they need. It's all about keeping students engaged and on track to meet their learning goals, no matter the teaching environment.
What is it?
What is it?
The Inquiry Arch method for curriculum employs the metaphor of an arch to guide students through their inquiry based journey while allowing them to exercise choice and autonomy. Inquiry Arch method provides a structured yet flexible framework for inquiry-based learning, empowering students to explore topics of interest while developing essential critical thinking and research skills. The unit menu serves as a roadmap, guiding students through their exploration while fostering autonomy and engagement.
Keystone Question: Inquiry-based lessons or units begin with the formulation of a keystone question. he keystone of this method is the central question, which serves as the pivot upon which the entire learning experience hinges. Just as the removal of a keystone causes an arch to crumble, the exploration of the keystone question is crucial for understanding the overarching theme of the unit.
Capstone Project: The capstone of each unit is the culminating project that addresses and answers the keystone question, such as an essay, presentation, or video. This is how the student demonstrates what they have learned.
Foundation:
To support the keystone question and capstone project, students engage with foundational content through lectures, readings, and/or videos. These form the foundation upon which their understanding is built.
Support:
The main body of the unit consists of supporting materials, including secondary and primary sources, document-based questions, and creative activities like cause and effect diagrams or compare and contrast exercises.
Menus = Student Choice
Additionally, the curriculum incorporates learning menus, which offer a variety of instructional options aligned with learning goals. Students are empowered to select activities that resonate with them, granting them ownership over their learning process. The teacher guides this menu process, providing structure while allowing students to make choices regarding their preferred options and the order of completion.
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