What does an inquiry-based classroom look like?
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Teachers’
Self-Assessment Continuum
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 is a lively place, characterized by collaborative and N
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purposeful activity
An inquiry-based classroom..
 promotes all the languages of the students and
important words are posted on the word wall in
English, mother tongue, and possibly other
languages
An inquiry-based classroom..
 has students’ writings posted on wall in all the
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languages
An inquiry-based classroom..
 is a reflective place, where thoughtful
consideration of issues, problems and successes
are valued highly.
An inquiry-based classroom..
 has both students and teachers absorbed,
planning, organizing, preparing products, reading
to each other, sharing work and reflecting
An inquiry-based classroom..
 usually has the door open and visitors are
welcomed but not necessarily always noticed
Notes
Teachers’
Self-Assessment Continuum
Goal
An inquiry-based classroom..
 has an atmosphere that encourages students to
ask questions
An inquiry-based classroom..
 contains students’ questions which are posted on
the wall in English, mother tongue, and possibly
other languages
An inquiry-based classroom..
 has a unit display showing the unit’s main ideas,
finished, unfinished work, resources, mind maps,
etc...
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C = Demonstrated at a Consistently high level
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An inquiry-based classroom..
 has a book/ reading corner with reference
books, picture books, story books, poetry books,
children’s self made books and books in variety
of languages
An inquiry-based classroom..
 has displays including both finished and
unfinished work in all subject areas
An inquiry-based classroom..
 promotes inquiry at the main instructional
approach in all areas (all subjects!!) of learning
An inquiry-based classroom…
Notes
Teachers’
Self-Assessment Continuum
Goal
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An inquiry-based classroom…
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