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All programs are correlated with the FCAT Sunshine State Standards and the National Science Education Standards. Most are conducted using inquiry based learning. Teachers who participate in these workshops are engaged in the activities and from the first minute to the last, they are involved in experimentation, discussion, and reflection. The instructors model inquiry based pedagogy by asking questions, uncovering material, and encouraging deep thought so that the teachers not only have a set of new lessons that can be immediately implemented in their classes, but also understand HOW and WHY inquiry should be implemented to increase student learning. Current educational research shapes all the workshops in regards to teacher beliefs about educational practices and student learning. If it has been some time since you have participated in one of the workshops below, you might be surprised by the change in content and the change in methodologies used. These workshops evolve over time as the presenters work to stay current on the latest educational research in regards to student learning.
The Inquiry Institute has partnered with several instructors across the state to offer these excellent workshops. Our teaching and learning philosophies coincide with that published by the National Research Council. Teachers who participate in workshops on a Saturday often implement the lessons on Monday. To help support the implementation, packages are available with all the materials they need to immediately conduct the lessons with a classroom of 30 for an entire day. All workshops are available to be conducted to your school sight or some other location in your area. All are adaptable to local needs.
INQUIRY BASED WORKSHOPS
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