Educators use many methods to teach your kids about Common Core topics. From flipped classrooms to personalized learning, teachers alter their styles to fit classroom needs. Inquiry circles are one method your kids may learn.
How are inquiry circles used?
Young kids are typically curious by nature. They often ask a lot of questions while learning about a new topic. This can be beneficial when educators harness their inquisitive minds for learning. Inquiry circles promote education through questions. A teacher may turn to this method at the end of a unit, for example. At this point, students have learned a lot about a particular Common Core topic like social studies. They've delved into the Civil War, for example, and have a pretty good understanding of who was involved and what happened. To further students' learning, the teacher may ask each student to come up with a question that has not yet been answered.
Students may write their thoughts down for the educator to review. Then, the children might split into groups based off who has similar queries. They can then follow their curiosity to find the answers. Textbooks, worksheets and the Internet all provide great resources for this type of research-based project.
Using inquiry circles at home
Parents can encourage their children to partake in inquiry circles even outside of school. If your kids often pose a lot of questions, don't brush them off or make up an answer. Instead, empower them to figure it out. Provide the children with tips on where to look, such as a website that may be helpful or by chaperoning a trip to the library. Soon, you won't have to tell your kids to start their own search for answers – they'll naturally follow their curiosity and expand their knowledge bases.
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