Benefits and Strategies You Need to Know about Inquiry-Based Learning
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Benefits and Strategies You Need to Know about Inquiry-Based Learning


What are some of the major benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and how do you deliver appropriate instruction to foster a classroom that fosters curiosity?

The following benefits will be explored:

  • Reinforces curriculum content
  • “warms up” the brain for learning
  • Promotes a deeper understanding of content
  • Help make learning rewarding
  • Builds initiative and self-direction
  • Works in almost any classroom
  • Offers differentiated instruction

 

Using methods such as project-based learning, and interactive question-and-answer sessions, you can develop inquiry activities in the form of:

  • Case studies
  • Group projects
  • Research projects
  • Fieldwork
  • Unique exercises tailored to your students

 

Whichever kind of activity you use, it should allow students to develop unique strategies for solving open questions. Participate in this engaging workshop to find out HOW.

Learning Outcomes - Participants will...

  • Explore multiple methods to design authentic, real-world learning experiences for your classroom
  • Learn how to develop inquiry-based lessons and units for all students at every level
  • Learn practical strategies to inspire students' passions, creativity and curiosity

 

 


 About the Presenter: Dr Kathy Perez

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St Marys College

Dr. Kathy Perez, an international consultant, presenter, teacher, instructional coach, administrator and author has worked with students from preschoolers to university graduates. Dr. Kathy is Professor Emerita at Saint Mary’s College of California.  She has extensive teaching experience as a general and special educator, literacy/ESL coach, and curriculum/staff development coordinator.

Teachers from all grade levels and subject areas rave about Kathy Perez’s dynamic approach to teaching. Her innovative and interactive workshops are loaded with teacher-tested materials and activities you can use immediately and share with others. Kathy provides a lively and informative day of hands-on and minds-on learning.  Participants learn from an experienced and informed educator who knows first-hand the daily instructional challenges of classroom teachers. Her enthusiasm is infectious!

Dr. Kathy has worked extensively with teachers, administrators and parents throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, China, Qatar, Brazil, Britain, Colombia, Caribbean, Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Her best-selling books include: More Than 100+ Brain-Friendly Tools and Strategies for Literacy! (Corwin Press), Co-Teaching Book of Lists:  A Practical Guide for Teachers (Jossey-Bass); The New Inclusion:  Differentiated Strategies to Engage ALL Students!  (Teacher College Press, 2013) and her latest: 200+ Proven Strategies for Teaching Reading (Solution Tree, 2016).


 

Registration Details

Topic: Benefits and Strategies You Need to Know about Inquiry-Based Learning

Presenter: Dr Kathy Perez

Dates: 8 - 9 November 2021

Time: 9.00 am to 12.00 pm Singapore Time GMT+8

Mode of Delivery: via Zoom

Closing Date: 29 October 2021 Friday

Click Here to Register

Workshop Fee: S$120.00 per participant. If 2 or more participants from the same school/organization attend the same workshop, the discounted fee will be S$100.00 per participant for that particular workshop. Fees are subject to GST.

Other Information: Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis. No refunds will be made for cancellations or in the case of absentees. The Academy accepts replacements for registered participants who are unable to attend for whatever reasons.

School/Cluster-Based Workshop Registration
Please contact Joseph Loy by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or tel: 6363 0330 on the cost of conducting the workshop.

 


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