What Is The Inquiry Question

(1.2) Compare the strengths and limitations of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting individual learner needs?

As a teacher of Year 3 and Year 4, I was often asked questions by the pupils about whether their work was good enough, if their work was correct, if they had written enough and what they should do next. Often these pupils required constant reassurance and direction. Answering their questions each time did nothing to enable them to think for themselves or become reflective and autonomous in their approaches to learning.

Within the teaching of mathematics, it is essential that the tutor plans a Scheme of Work and individual lesson plans. Within the context of numeracy this involves different Schemes of Work depending on the

If a pupil is given the opportunity to discuss their learning either with a teacher or one of their peers then they will develop a deeper understanding of their learning which can build confidence, raise their self esteem and motivate them as students.

- To develop a positive attitude to numeracy and maths as an interesting and exciting subject in which all children gain success and enjoyment

(1.2) Compare the strengths and limitations of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting individual learner needs?

The school’s curriculum priorities focus on literacy, numeracy and science and provides a range of enriching learning opportunities and experiences for students (Victoria Point State School, 2015). In regard to literacy and numeracy, the school aims to increase reading and number understanding by coordinating focus reading groups across year level cohorts and offers focus numeracy groups with additional teacher aide support (Victoria Point State School, 2015). Furthermore, to assist with reading and numeracy support, the school has additional teachers and teacher aides to target this (Victoria Point State School, 2015).

To ensure that I have met the needs of the learner I continually observe and assess the students. I will have questions and answer sessions at regular

Providing students with examples of appropriate questions to be used for conducting an inquiry. The teacher will check the appropriateness of the students’ questions before their inquiry begins.

Research and produce a checklist and evaluate your current learning and teaching environment in relation to it for –

Questioning strategies is the main focus of the article. Mr. Reinhart wanted to implement questioning strategies into his teaching style. He found that children did not feel comfortable sharing their ideas and engaging with peers. It is important that a teacher teaches a couple new skills before moving forward, allowing students to accept and adjust to the next expectations being established. “Improving questioning skills is difficult and takes time, practice, and planning” (Reinhart, 2000). Mr. Reinhart explains making a list of strategies and practice different techniques in daily

Additionally, identify any effective classroom practices being used. Describe how each helps to build conceptual understanding of the topic being taught.

The planned supports, including allowing Peter to have more time to solve problems, work with a general education peer (this peer should be a trusted individual that we know Peter will work well and effectively with), and the visual manipulatives, align with the learning goal by having a visual learning tool that allows the students to use equal groups and repeated addition to understand that concept of multiplication. Peter will be supplied with a list of activity instructions, and will be supplied with a math addition fact table to assist him (this list will include information that the class has previously discussed during class) with repeated addition.]

Ya, well It happened in DQ.Jamie and I were there and then Sazer showed up. Jamie walked over and told Sazer he was not smart enough to go college or join the marines.I knew that Jamie was crossing some lines but what Sazer did is still engraved in my brain!

Subjects that might be monotonous for some – like math and science – can be much more engaging with virtual lessons, tutoring, and the streaming of educational videos (Khan, 2012, p. 17). This carries tremendous weight for me. As a student who struggled with Math, the best way that I learned was through computer games because it was fun and interesting to me. When students are given the opportunity to learn at their pace, stress levels are managed and scores are increasingly higher because the student is given the opportunity to grow their confidence and complete the task at hand without feeling any pressure.