Question and be curious

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·         Question #1: What does it look like in the classroom and libraries?

o    Relevant

o    Real problem-solving, current

o    One-on-one with students

o    Teaching open-ended questioning, no bad questions

o    Flexible scheduling

o    Before and after school time

o    Safe learning environment, open and inviting

o    TL’s modeling process, why CO

o    Higher-level, built-in background knowledge

o    An “unquiet” library, active environment

o    Provide time to allow questioning and creativity (4 dots)

o    Time to explore and process (1 dot)

o    Extend library hours (1 star)

o    Teamwork – kids spark – collaborative groups (1 dot)

o    Realia, objects, posters, etc. (Odd juxtapositions to inspire inquiry) (1 dot)

o    Not giving answers readily, instead ask questions (1 dot)

o    Creative inspiration area

o    Teacher as learned

o    Providing choice (5 dots)

§  Materials – print and non-print, virtual/digital

§  End products

§  Methods

o    Read and listen for pleasure

o    Look more active, engaged (1 dot)

o    Individual kids, groups coming in to pursue interests (1 dot)

o    Raising hands

o    Blurting out

o    Interacting with each other (1 dot)

o    Asking for materials, questions, how do I?

o    How do we welcome them to be curious? (1 dot)

o    Kids drive instruction, steer toward curriculum (4 dots)

§  Spontaneous learning

o    Time

o    Go to empower into action (1 dot)

o    Brainstorming

o    Ask higher level thinking questions

·         Question #2: How does it support or relate to the AASL standards?

o    Inquire (2 stars, 5 dots)

o    Pursue personal and aesthetic growth (1 star, 3 dots)

o    Thinking critically (1 star)

o    Participate productively (1 star)

o    1.2.1: Engagement and posing questions

o    2.1.1: Continue inquiry-based thinking

o    1.3.2: Divergent perspectives

o    1.4: Ownership of own learning and love of learning, inspiration (1 star)

o    4.2: Seeking out information (1 star)

o    4.1.1: Reading for pleasure and personal growth