inquiryreflect

1. As a group, reflect on what you have learned today about studying your own teaching practice. Why should teachers ask questions about their own teaching? How would your job be different if you approach it with an inquiry stance versus approaching it with no intention to ask questions?  Without asking questions a teacher does not grow in her profession and the students do not grow as learners. Asking questions open up new avenues for the teachers and students.

2. As a group, draft a brief statement (approx 1-2 paragraphs) of what you learned or new understandings you came to during this discussion. What did you agree with/about, and what did you not agree with/about? How do you KNOW you learned and grew?!  We agree that learning communities are important and give different perspectives; however, including members within your group that are not educators could cause some discourse. For example, the State Board of Education disregarding the proposals made by educators for the Social Studies curriculum.  We know that we have learned because we have gained different perspective and our beliefs have been challenged. We have learned this through articles such as these as well as our personal experiences.