Lu Gerlach
ROLE: IB PYP Coordinator
SCHOOL: Foster Elementary
COUNTRY: United States of America
I am a passionate inquirer who is constantly tinkering with ideas to grow in my knowledge of the world around me. I’ve been working in the IB PYP program for the past 12 years as an educator, coordinator, librarian, workshop leader, online facilitator, and site team member.
TWITTER: @thinkchat2020
Using Agency to Drive Inquiry
DESCRIPTION:
More than ever, students need agency to drive their learning, so they can maximize their face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid learning environment. In this session, we will explore the tenants of agency and how they drive student inquiry. We will use inquiry thinking strategies to frame the thinking: engaging, challenging, relevant, and significant and use hands-on and reflective practice to create meaning.
STRAND: Beyond Now
TARGET AUDIENCE: Teachers/Educators, Administrators/School Leaders
TARGET GRADE LEVEL: Preschool, Elementary
TECH LEVEL: Beginner
LANGUAGE: English
TIME: Session 2: 11:45-12:45
WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS NEED?
White/colored copy paper, colored writing pencils, pencil, scissors, glue stick