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Research & Inquiry

Welcome to the Research & Inquiry topic page. These resources are designed to spark deeper dialogue around teaching research and inquiry across the curriculum. Explore how to support learners in growing from mere consumers of information to independent thinkers and investigators, and receive regular inspiration on ways we can collaborate to create a culture of inquiry in our schools.

SEL & Inquiry

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I have always felt that my role as an educator was to nurture the development of the whole child. I tried to listen carefully and respond empathetically to students' questions and actions. When I reflect now, I realize that most of my responses were literacy-based. I realize that I only haphazardly built nurturing the whole child into the instructional program and the teaching of inquiry skills. The question that has not yet been resolved is: How can librarians nurture the whole child through inquiry? Read More >>

Social and Emotional Learning through Inquiry [27:11]

Social and Emotional Learning through Inquiry [27:11]

Barbara Stripling and SEL Coach Kristy Hill discuss the strong relationship between SEL and inquiry-based learning.

Classroom & Library

Blending Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning: Part One [22:18]

Blending Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning: Part One [22:18]

Barbara Stripling and Jacquelyn Whiting discuss different ways inquiry-centered curriculum can support student learning on social,emotional, and cognitive fronts. Part 1 of 2.

Classroom & Library

Blending Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning: Part Two [21:17]

Blending Social, Emotional, and Cognitive Learning: Part Two [21:17]

Barbara Stripling and Jacquelyn Whiting continue their discussion about how inquiry can play a valuable role in supporting students' social, emotional, and cognitive learning. Part 2 of 2.

Classroom & Library

What Is SEL?

This overview from Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) provides a look at the definition and benefits of SEL, as well as the key elements recommended for implementing it in school settings.

Classroom & Library

Stick-to-itiveness: Three Strategies to Achieve Persistence through Inquiry

Stick-to-itiveness: Three Strategies to Achieve Persistence through Inquiry

Leslie Maniotes describes three strategies educators can use to help student stick to the inquiry process. These include engaging students' passions and interests, designing experiences that support student persistence, and guiding the learning within the process.

Full Voice. Building an Empathetic Research Community

Full Voice. Building an Empathetic Research Community

Anita Cellucci describes how her district is focusing on social and emotional learning (SEL) and ways to integrate approaches for reaching all students into their K-12 curriculum.

Classroom & Library

In Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters?

In Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters?

In this article from Edutopia, Stephen Merrill talks with Angela Duckworth about how we measure student capabilities, what about that needs to change, and how passion is an active construction.

Classroom & Library

Bringing Inquiry-Based Learning into Your Class

Bringing Inquiry-Based Learning into Your Class

In this article from Edutopia, Trevor MacKenzie describes a scaffolded approach to inquiry in the classroom, one that gradually increases student agency over learning while providing learners with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to be successful in their inquiry.