Step 1: Reflection on our Personal InquiryKath’s work around personal inquiry emphasizes the importance of fostering curiosity, independence, and critical thinking skills in learners. To challenge our thinking, let’s begin by considering the following reflection prompt:
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Now, it’s your turn to complete step 1 of our challenge! Step 2: Choice MenuExplore and Wonder Describe the initial spark or curiosity that led you to choose a particular topic or question during your personal inquiry. What fascinated you about it? Investigate and Inquire Share the steps you took to explore your chosen inquiry. What research methods did you employ, and how did you approach the inquiry process independently or collaboratively? Create and Present Reflect on the creative aspects of your personal inquiry. How did you express your understanding and what did you create or present to showcase your learning? Reflect on Challenges Identify challenges you encountered during your personal inquiry. What obstacles did you face, and how did you overcome them? How did these challenges contribute to your learning experience? Connect to Personal Growth Consider the ways in which your personal inquiry experience is connected with your personal interests and passions. How has this experience contributed to your personal and intellectual growth? Extend Your Thinking Explore how your personal inquiry extended your understanding beyond the initial scope. What new ideas, skills, or perspectives did you gain, and how might these extensions influence your future inquiries or projects? Future Inquiry Planning Based on your personal inquiry experience, outline specific strategies or approaches you might adopt in future personal inquiries. How can you apply the lessons learned to continue stretching your thinking? Step 3: Reflect on the Process
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