WICOR Facilitating Inquiry THROUGH AVID CRITICAL READING SOCRATIC

WICOR: Facilitating Inquiry THROUGH AVID CRITICAL READING, SOCRATIC SEMINAR AND ANALYTICAL WRITING NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Learning Targets and LEGENDS I can use questioning strategies to stimulate discussion and move students forward in their learning. LEGENDS Standard 8 -Instructional Strategies I can create opportunities for students to question and analyze ideas within my content. LEGENDS Standard 4 -Content Knowledge LEGENDS Standard 7 -Planning for Instruction.

Student Inquiry: WHAT? “Inquiry is about thinking: thinking that is revealed in questioning, analyzing, and constructing knowledge and understanding. ” Brendall, P. , Bollhoefer, A. , Koilpillai, V. (2015). AVID Critical Thinking and Engagement: A Schoolwide Approach. San Diego, CA. AVID Press. Page 190.

Student Inquiry: WHY? Inquiry puts students at the center of an active learning process in which the teacher is the facilitator of learning. Inquiry engages students with their own thinking processes. It teaches them to think for themselves instead of chasing the “right” answer. The result is student ownership of the learning process and a better understanding of concepts and values (Donohue & Gill, 2009). Donohue, J. , & Gill, T. (2009). The write path 1: Mathematics. San Diego, CA: AVID Press. Page 190.

Inquiry in action Math example

Inquiry in action Language Arts Example

Let’s Try it! Critical Reading Individual Inquiry and questioning Collaboration and pre-writing: Socratic seminar preparation Inquiry and Collaboration: Socratic seminar in triads Reflection Analytical writing

Critical Reading EQ: How do the ideas, presented by the author, apply to us as educators? Write in the Margins Ask questions to clarify understanding Ask questions that challenge the text Make meaning of words/phrases/ideas Make connections to your own experiences

Socratic Seminar Discussion Map

Inquiry: Developing thoughtful discussion questions

Collaboration: Discussion Preparation Form triads, or groups of three. Take turns sharing the discussion questions you have created. Determine which two questions your team will prepare responses for. Together, prepare responses by citing evidence from the texts and explaining the connection between the text and your group’s thinking. You can refer to your notes during the Socratic seminar.

Inquiry & Collaboration: Socratic Seminar Rules of Engagement Speak so that all can hear you. Listen closely. Refer to the text. Ask for clarification. Don’t stay confused. Invite and allow others to speak. Consider all viewpoints and ideas. Take notes about ideas to bring up later. Know that you are responsible for the quality of the seminar.

Socratic Seminar Reflection

Analytical Writing Draft a written response to the EQ. Include ideas from the text and ideas from the discussion. Use the 3 part source integration resource if needed.

Student Inquiry: WHY? Inquiry puts students at the center of an active learning process in which the teacher is the facilitator of learning. Inquiry engages students with their own thinking processes. It teaches them to think for themselves instead of chasing the “right” answer. The result is student ownership of the learning process and a better understanding of concepts and values (Donohue & Gill, 2009). Donohue, J. , & Gill, T. (2009). The write path 1: Mathematics. San Diego, CA: AVID Press. Page 190.

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