Teacher Inquiry
Teaching is Inquiry
Summary:
This episode of NWP Radio features an insightful conversation with Cynthia Ballenger, author of the new book Teaching Is Inquiry.
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Ballenger shares her teaching journey and the core ideas in her book about the power of inquiry-based learning, which encourages teachers to honor students’ unexpected questions and ideas as opportunities for deeper exploration. Ballenger also discusses the challenges teachers face in maintaining time for reflection and collaboration, as well as the importance of fostering democracy and inclusion in the classroom.
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