Tip: Spectrum of Inquiry > Open: Student Autonomy

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With closed projects, the teacher defines the question, process, and conclusion; whereas, an open lesson allows learners to take the reins to define the question, process, and conclusion (Banchi & Bell, 2008). To move a lesson to student-owned on the Spectrum of Inquiry (bit.ly/eMINTSInquiry), teachers can gradually give the students more control over the key features. The process can be gradual to scaffold students to more autonomous learning. Each week this month, we are providing tips to open up your lesson on the Spectrum of Inquiry.


For more Open inquiry, the learners have increasing ownership of the project to ask the questions, write the process, and draw their own conclusions.


Here are some tips for changes to push Open inquiry further with each lesson: 

  1. Question: Global context - Frame the question so that students ask BIG questions of worldwide significance.
  2. Process: Inquiry with eMINTS - Use eMINTS research-based programs. Schedule personalize PD with eMINTS, join eXpeditions by eMINTS, or write eMINTS into your new grant for additional support to Open Up the Inquiry.
  3. Conclusion: Consider the community. - Have students consider the larger population of stakeholders to gain empathy with whom the project would affect and benefit.


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