Inquiry-based learning (IBL) continues to be the trend within many early years program. Research shows that if facilitated appropriately, this style of learning encourages very young children to investigate in collaboration with others using different forms of communication and it enables them to make use of more capable peers to solve problem under supervision. IBL can be used both indoors, as well as outdoor. But what is it exactly? What does it look like? How can one incorporate the elements in your current setting? The workshop is an introduction to inquiry based learning (IBL) in the early years setting.

Objectives
Participants will be able to understand the principles of Inquiry-based learning (IBL), steps and processes to adopt on a daily basis to increase to promote children’s critical thinking.

Outline 
Day 1:

• What is Inquiry Based Learning
• Types of Inquiry Based Learning
• Process of Inquiry Based Learning
• How to support children’s inquiry thinking
• What are the steps & processes of IBL?
• What is the difference between inquiry-based learning (IB) and project-based learning (PBL)
• Reflections

Day 2:

• Adopting an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach in your setting, where do you start?
• How to “do” inquiry based teaching?
• What is a “backward design and the role in IBL
• Scaffolding children through a project
• Role of teacher along a continuum that helps students control their learning
• Navigating the change
• Reflections

Trainer’s Profile
Dr. Ezeh is an educational consultant and instructional coach who strives to help teachers and leaders transform their classrooms with student-centered learning and social-emotional support. She aims to help “community” teachers make education more relationship based and human. Dr. Ezeh served as Professor of Education and Director of the Early Childhood Education program at Aquinas College and Director of Early Childhood Education for 27 years. She holds Master of Education in Early Childhood Education and Doctor of Education in Child & Youth Studies with specialization in Curriculum Development and Systemic Change, and has taught semester long course and workshops on the Reggio Emilia Approach for years. Her passion is teaching, learning, and growing alongside other educational professionals who also believe that education is the key transforming the world. Ezeh devotes her time and attention helping teachers and schools make learning and the teaching process visible; developing and coaching emerging leaders; advocating for women and young girls, and taking a two generation approach to early childhood education to vulnerable communities. Dr. Ezeh published her memoir – Nwaenyi: Child of an Elephant: Lessons Learned from My Father, a Nigerian Chief, About Child Development and Affirmations to make child development principles visible to parents.

Methodology
This workshop will offer varieties of opportunities for experiential and collaborative learning. Participants will have the opportunity and are expected to be active participants in the discussion, both within the small and large group formats; reflecting on their own journey and learning in a supportive environment that allow them to gain practical knowledge that can be applied to teaching practices.

Target Audience
Early years teachers, curriculum coordinator, parent educator and administrators of program for children aged 3 to 11 years.

Fees
1 person: SGD400.00 (USD320.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD380.00 (USD310.00)/person
5 person & more: SGD360.00 (USD300.00/person)
E-certificate will be issued

Platform
Zoom
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Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date: 8 May 2024

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