To what extent should culture shape teaching practices in British Columbia classrooms? Through this inquiry, I have come to understand that culture should play a central role in education, but it must be approached thoughtfully and intentionally. From a progressivist perspective, learning is deeply connected to students’ lived experiences, identities, and social contexts. Ignoring culture…
How does learning outside of the classroom (place-based learning), reshape traditional ideas of schooling? Through this initial inquiry, my understanding and knowledge of place-based learning has deepened significantly. Prior to my research, I viewed learning out of the classroom as more of a strategic tool to boost student engagement. However, I now recognize that place-based…
Ultimately, this inquiry has demonstrated that the way a teacher manages their classroom has a meaningful and lasting influence on the environment students experience and the environment that they help to create. Beginning with the 3-2-1 Bridge exercise, this question has evolved from a personal perspective into a broader, more reflective understanding of how classroom…
When I first thought about classroom management, I honestly pictured it as just keeping students quiet, organized, and on task. But after exploring my question: to what extent should control in the classroom come from the teacher versus be co-constructed with students, my perspective has really shifted. I’ve started to see classroom management as less…
Listen. There is no one size fits all approach to classroom management. A classroom store is a lot of work, a classroom reward system of any kind is a lot of work. You have to think about fairness and bias. You have to think about what skills you want to teach, what behaviours you want…
While first exploring my inquiry regarding how to encourage student’s individual beliefs while in turn fostering classroom harmony, I made assumptions based on the idea that the two ideas could coexist with ease. Throughout my research into critical pedagogy and discussion of controversial topics within classroom settings, I came to realize that to balance the…
The question that continues to shape my teaching philosophy is: In what ways can students setting their own goals support motivation, engagement, and the development of a student-centered learning environment? This inquiry question was inspired by my interest in fostering student motivation and engagement within a classroom that supports multiple learning styles. My thinking is…
When I first began exploring my inquiry question: “How can teachers design meaningful, engaging learning environments that inspire all students to take ownership of their learning and actively apply themselves?”, I was mostly thinking about motivation. I assumed that if teachers could simply make lessons more interesting, students would naturally work harder and participate more….
When I first wondered whether focusing on inclusivity for one group of students might cause others to receive less attention, I was concerned about creating a balanced environment within the classroom. Teachers have limited time and resources so I believed that spending additional time and energy supporting individual students could lead to others receiving fewer…
As a future educator, one question that continues to shape my thinking is: How can teachers foster an inclusive classroom where all students feel valued, respected, and able to participate in learning? Through this inquiry, I have come to realize that inclusion is not just a teaching strategy or a welcoming classroom; it is a…