Tag: project based approach
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Theme-based vs Inquiry-based learning: do you know the difference?
Hey educators! Are you curious about the best ways to engage young learners? While supporting play-based learning, consider how adding inquiry can enrich your program. To implement proper inquiry-based learning, we need to be very clear about the key differences between theme-based and inquiry-based learning. Can you guess which approach is outdated and which sparks…
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Supporting emerging interests in play through inquiry -based learning.
When I started working with young children many years ago, it was accepted as a norm to support children’s interests and inquiries. Yet, it was done in non-so-authentic, teacher-directed and, at times, non-sustainable way. This approach was called “a theme of the week/ month” approach or “an interest table”. I remember during my first preschool…