The Montessori approach emphasizes student freedom and independence in the classroom. By following this approach, will it enhance or impede student learning? With my findings in mind, I can confidently say that the Montessori approach doesn’t impede student learning. Four out of my five sources were about studies done on comparing…
For a long time, I believed that inclusion meant keeping every student in the classroom at all times. It felt like the right thing to do, if students are together, then they belong. But through this inquiry, I’ve come to realize that inclusion is far more complex than that. It is not defined by where…
British Columbia’s shift to a more competency based curriculum represents a quite ambitious attempt to align education with a progressive philosophy. Rooted in the ideology’s of John Dewey, this model emphasizes student centered learning, critical thinking, and real world applications. On paper, it reflects a meaningful departure from traditional, content driven education that most are…
When I first considered classroom management, I knew it was more than just routines, rules, and discipline. What this inquiry has reinforced for me is that effective classroom management requires a combination of intentional systems, structured routines, and social-emotional supports that together prevent disruptions and support student growth. My central question, which asked how can…
When I began practicum in the fall in a grade four/five class, I spent a lot of time observing how the teacher interacted with the students. The students always knew what was expected of them without the teacher providing any guidance outside of lesson instruction. It made me consider, how did the teacher develop these…
Before starting this inquiry, I thought culturally responsive teaching was mainly about including students’ cultures in the classroom so they could feel represented and valued. While I still believe that representation is important, I’ve come to realize that it’s much more complex than that. Through this process, I learned that including culture without reflection can…
In my paper, I wrote about the inclusion of students with disabilities or diverse abilities into the classroom. My initial thoughts on the topic were that schools were trying to remove student support and resource rooms, instead deciding to follow an integration model of having the students try to fit a standard of learning, but…
Since the creation of formal classrooms, the topics and subject matter of what educators teach has been the subject of debate. Today, one of the most hotly debated topics surrounds social justice and its incorporation into the classroom. Parents and guardians have vocalised their concerns surrounding what their children learn during these discussions. But what…
When I initially thought about doing play-based learning (PBL) as a topic for this philosophical inquiry question assignment, I mostly imagined kindergarteners building towers with blocks or playing “house”. I wasn’t exactly sure how I was going to be able to fit this kind of topic into the framework of a philosophical inquiry or how…
What actually motivates students to learn? For a long time, I assumed that motivation came from external factors, like grades, rewards, praise, and so on. However, through my philosophical inquiry, I discovered that meaningful student motivation goes much deeper than that. Rather than being driven by a single factor, theory, or approach, student motivation is…