Inquiry from a Christian Perspective Why Inquiry ? Inquiry isn’t new Socrates (Greek Philosopher 469-399 BC – dialectic, critical reasoning, drawing forth rather than ‘telling’) 2. Jesus engaged people/God with inquiry questions 77% of the time Jesus taught by drawing on the experience of learners. Just over ½ the time Jesus’ teachings were learner initiated (Sweetman & Ball, 2002 pg38) 3. "Memorising facts and information is not the most important skill in today's world. Facts change, and information is readily available – what’s needed is an understanding of how to find, make sense of, and use relevant information for specific purposes." (http://www.livingheritage.org.nz/started/inquirylearn.shtml)

Why Inquiry ?

Inquiry isn’t new

Socrates (Greek Philosopher 469-399 BC – dialectic, critical reasoning, drawing forth rather than ‘telling’)

2. Jesus engaged people/God with inquiry questions

77% of the time Jesus taught by drawing on the experience of learners.

Just over ½ the time Jesus’ teachings were learner initiated

(Sweetman & Ball, 2002 pg38)

3. "Memorising facts and information is not the most important skill in today's world. Facts change, and information is readily available – what’s needed is an understanding of how to find, make sense of, and use relevant information for specific purposes."

(http://www.livingheritage.org.nz/started/inquirylearn.shtml)

Inquiring Together @ BC Spirit Led Biblical Foundation The Learning Journey Tools Used

Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective

Slide Author: Alaister Gibson, 2008 (Clark, 1993; Magro, 2003; Marks, 2006; Mezirow, 2000) NB: see slide 222-24 Inquiry based learning from a Christian education perspective might consider inquiry that is … About God and his world, past present and future… For God , his will, his kingdom, his glory… With God , with prayer, faith, hope, with courage, with his Spirit, with his Word…

Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective

“ Head, Heart & Hands Bringing Together Christian Thought, Passion And Action” Dennis. P. Hollinger

Typical Inquiry http://www.uvm.edu/pt3/VIP/VtFest05/masters/lessonone.html

Theology Teaching Pedagogy Student Perspective

“ The Beginning” God’s Word and Prayer WALT: Ask God for wisdom in everything we learn. James 1:5a If any of you need wisdom, ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone. God’s Word and Prayer

God’s Word and Prayer

“ Make A Difference” Clean Water Compassion Incubator for Babies Outrageous 4 Africa Pets Litter Campaign Mark 12:31 “ 'Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” WALT: Love those around us through words, actions and gifts.

Mark 12:31 “ 'Love your neighbour as you love yourself.”

“ Transformation” 2 Corinthians 3v18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. Jesus taught for TRANSFORMATION

Curriculum Values Key Competencies

Supporting Tools Formative Assessment Voicethread Thinkers Keys Blogs + Wikis Thinking Maps

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