Students are more engaged in the classroom and school community when they are actively involved in planning, facilitating, and reflecting on activities that allow them to grow. We will reflect on how we as teachers and administrators can be more intentional in letting our students lead the learning – in all phases – to foster agency. This naturally supports development of communication, self-management and thinking skills. 

Objective

Understand and apply Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) concepts in classroom activities and whole school student programming.

Outcomes

• Reflect on existing pedagogy and programming to determine level of student agency

• Consider areas where IBL can be integrated into existing curriculum planning & yearly programming

• Move from ‘sage on the stage’ to ‘guide on the side’ 

• Get excited about students leading their learning

• Identify areas where IBL can be integrated in existing lesson plans/yearly programming 

Target Audience

Teachers, Administrators, Student Affairs/Pastoral Care staff

Overview

Get ready to self-assess your teaching and leading style when it comes to working with your students in the planning process for all things connected to them. 

In this workshop you will have an opportunity to analyze current trends in Inquiry Based Learning, work with peers on ways to modify existing planning (subject based as well as schoolwide student programming) and share ideas on how to empower students more in their learning experiences.

Presenter Bio

Dea Nunnally is the Director of Student Life at Dwight Hanoi. A dynamic, motivated educator, administrator, and community event organizer, Dea was most recently the International Director of Student Affairs at Shanghai Qibao Dwight (QD) high school. While at QD, Dea also led the IB DP Arts & Athletics teams, Dwight Global Foundations program as well as a local school middle year program that integrated elements of international education in an English language program. 

 Dea utilizes leadership, project management, and mentoring skills to develop student-centered programming that stimulates growth. She brings over 20 years of experience in education as well as her unique skill set to support projects within a progressive educational community. 

Adept at facilitating operational efficiency and effectiveness using a growth mindset, Dea looks forward to nurturing student qualities of collaboration, determination, community engagement, citizenship, leadership, responsibility, and integrity, with a focus on Igniting the Spark of Genius in Every Child.