tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435602697257165304.post1824466506188447097..comments2023-09-26T08:22:44.389-07:00Comments on Visible Thinking Routines: The Year of Inquiry, thus far...Jeff Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02564433564117231418noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435602697257165304.post-66680481870846993702015-02-21T20:19:40.057-08:002015-02-21T20:19:40.057-08:00Dana, It sounds like like you have come a long way...Dana, It sounds like like you have come a long way. I'm really impressed by everything you shared. I would think that the amount of guidance necessary really depends on the topic and the background knowledge of the students. I guess that is why there is the need to be really thoughtful and flexible around a topic. I love how you gave the students choice allowing them to research their own questions. What a great way to promote engagement and interest. I also know from experience that am so much more thoughtful in my planning when I am collaborating and sharing with my colleagues. It just allows for so much more perspective. Finally I agree on the importance of modeling and guiding the inquiry. I too have found that with guidance and facilitation, my little guys are so much more successful but also go so much deeper than if I just let them go. Thanks for reminding me that providing those steps is imperative no matter the age or content. LeslieHaltinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933517810936586988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435602697257165304.post-63010699537969736272015-02-08T12:22:48.026-08:002015-02-08T12:22:48.026-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755388899647513980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435602697257165304.post-11853684363476575602015-02-08T12:22:31.000-08:002015-02-08T12:22:31.000-08:00Dana, You and I have discussed this balance befor...Dana, You and I have discussed this balance before. How much direct instruction and scaffolding do kids need before we set them loose? I grapple with this daily...Do I just let go and see where it takes us or slow down and be very deliberate in what I am modeling and expect kiddos to do. I think it is a balance. Can't wait to see where this takes you. Keep me postedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755388899647513980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5435602697257165304.post-68223729903138836212015-02-04T14:16:50.300-08:002015-02-04T14:16:50.300-08:00Dana, it sounds like you've done so much work ...Dana, it sounds like you've done so much work this year around inquiry. A couple of things really struck me as I read your post. To begin with, the word choice popped out at me with flashing lights around it. Over the last couple years I've learned that I have to give choice, but now I'm struggling with how do we ensure we meet all of our standards when we provide choice. Would you say students have been given guided choice, or is it wide open? <br /><br />I also really related to the need for scaffolding. Now I'm grappling with how much and what kind of scaffolding do kids need. From being in both Jeff and Carla's internal labs this week, I realized that graphic organizers are one scaffold I can do to provide a place to hold their thinking. I also feel comfortable with lessons about giving each other feedback, etc. I need to think more about what scaffolds I can put in place in terms of accessing the content. <br /><br />I'm eager to hear how this unit wraps up! Thanks for sharing!<br />-JamieJamie Salturellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553122062866867311noreply@blogger.com