Superb online article!

http://www.gse.uci.edu/person/martinez_m/docs/mmartinez_metacognition.pdf

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops. Henry Adams

Happy Monday:) Have a blessed day out there TEACHERS :)

INQUIRY BASED LEARNING :)

Have you heard about this concept; what is it all about ?? " Inquiry based " The dictionary meaning for 'inquiry' : It's the act of asking for information or investigating. Are we allowing learners in our classes today to ask questions , to do investigations when handling a task. Inquiry based learning is also seen as collecting data. According to this interesting article online; our traditional ways of teaching discourage the process of inquiry. It makes the student get less prone to asking questions as they move through their grade levels, they are just expected to listen and repeat the expected answers. This is due to the lack of understanding of inquiry based learning. Inquiry based learning is not just asking questions, but it is a way of converting data and information into useful knowledge. A useful application of inquiry based learning involves many different factors, which are, a different level of questions, a focus for questions, a framework for questions, and a context for questions. At my practicals I never saw teaching using this method and it was ore of an " I teach, you give feedback' kind of style of learning. I hope to be the kind of teacher who would inspire learners to ask questions. http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/inquiry/Read moreShow lessWhat is Inquiry Based Learning?teach-nology.com

This came on our email at school today and I thought it may interest people who lives out in EL :) Dear MR/S J.M. MALAN, Thank you to those that have attended the Eastern Cape teachers’ workshops over this past year. The response to these workshops has been tremendous, and for this, we are hosting additional 4th term workshops. Why? Because you asked for it! Vanessa Ruiters will be leading two workshops that are a real MUST for any Foundation Phase teacher. Do you struggle with learners with Handwriting difficulties and the concept of Midline Crossings? Well she is the lady to provide you with all the tools you need to successfully address this in your classroom. Vanessa has practised as an Occupational Therapist since 1995 in South Africa and abroad. For the last 3 years Vanessa has worked in her private capacity with children who have learning disabilities in a wide range of areas. So what does she offer you?The 1st workshop on Handwriting difficulties will be held on the 11th of November The 2nd workshop on the importance of Midline Crossings will be held on the 15th of November Both workshops are from 14h30 until 17h00 at are at Educanda’s Educational Centre in Vincent, East London. Did this catch your interest? Simply fill in the attached registration forms and we will book your seat right away. It really is as simple as that! And you know what, just for you, if you book both workshops, your attendance fee will be reduced to a once off fee of R599.99 ONLY. A real bargain right? Still not convinced? Find attached 2 tips on how to importance Midline Crossings in your classroom right away. And…. 3 ways to improve handwriting in your learners from TODAY….. Book Now to avoid disappointment, as seats are extremely limited. Reply to this email or contact Elana on 084 337 0134 or eMail elana@educanda.co.za Date: 11th & 15th of November Venue: Educanda's Educational Centre Shop 7 Devereux Centre, Devereux Avenue, Vincent, East London Click here for directions Time: 14h30 to 16h00 Entrance Fee: R399.99 per workshop, or R599.99 for both What is included in this workshop?R250 discount voucher for educational material per school Refreshments and light snacks Certificate on completion of the workshop RSVP: elana@educanda.co.za or dial 084 337 0134 Please note that No Refunds will be given on payments PS. If you want Educanda to host even MORE workshops, let us know. We can arrange it! Kind regards, _________________________ Elana Naidoo Sales & Educational Centre Manager Check out our website www.educanda.co.za showing Educanda’s entire product range and enabling you to order online! Educanda has joined facebook! Please visit us on www.facebook.com/Educanda Educanda Educational Centre Shop 7 Devereux Centre Devereux Avenue Vincent East London 5209 Phone: 043-726 70 07 Fax: 043-726 83 93 Free Phone: 0800 – 86 96 73 Free Fax: 0800 – 86 96 74 Fax2Mail: 088-72 68 393 Email: elana@educanda.co.za Website: www.educanda.co.za Read moreShow lessBasic Education, Children learning, Education, Education Resources, Teaching aids, School supplies | Educandaeducanda.co.za

Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Eliot

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