Hey guys! In class we talked about posting things we found interesting or funny and whatnot. I just shared this in clinical reading too, but I found this great read aloud to promote inquiry based learning on Pinterest and if you scroll down to the bottom, you’ll see an ADORABLY cute video of a boy named Cain who created an arcade out of cardboard! As a real entrepreneur would, he created tickets, passes, tokens, prizes, and every game he could think of. He creatively constructed the whole arcade and anxiously awaited customers. Little by little he gained clientele and the whole neighborhood planned a neighborhood party at his arcade! I was smiling the whole way through. Talk about learning through perseverance, creativity, and inquiry!
http://www.createdreamexplore.com/2014/08/a-great-read-aloud-for-inquiry-based.html?m=1
I loved this video, it's a great example of how innovative children can be when they are engaged in the activity. There is so much that this child learned by creating his arcade. If more teachers used creative, inquiry based activities students would take part in so much learning without even realizing it. The activity in the video could easily be used as part of a math or even social studies lesson and children would have so much fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed at how far this student pursued his idea. I think that sometimes, as teachers, we feel that students are limited in what they realistically know or can accomplish within the classroom. This just goes to show that no child should be underestimated. Especially when they are fully engaged in an activity or have committed to an idea.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this video!! It made me happy. I agree with both Marisa and Sean and think it is simply amazing how far a student can pursue an idea with the right engagement and motivation. I strongly feel that my internship could use more inquiry based activities that get them thinking and excited about learning. Like Marisa said, inquiry based activities cause students to learn without even realizing it - which should be something teachers strive for.
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