"Wisdom begins in wonder"

Socrates

Welcome to the Inquiring Mind site. Inquiry learning is a passion of mine, I have been implementing it in varying forms since I began my teaching career over 25 years ago. This site is a collection of information, research results and resources about inquiry learning that I compiled during my time as a Ministry of Education e-learning fellow and updated from my ongoing research and experience.

 Jan-Marie Kellow

 Don't forget to check out the What's New section. Some browsers cache pages so a page refresh will ensure you are viewing the latest version of the site.

The key competencies in the new curriculum fit perfectly with inquiry-based learning. If you are interested in developing the thinking skills of your students then check out the Thinking page.

Inquiry-based learning also provides a perfect context for the Participating and Contributing competencies.

In March 2007 I visited Singapore and Cambodia where I attended the Microsoft Regional Innovative Teachers' Conference thanks to Microsoft and the Ministry of Education.

Winning the New Zealand section of the Asia-Pacific conference gave me the opportunity to travel to Finland for the Worldwide Microsoft Innovative Teachers Forum. More on these conferences here.

Photos from Karen Reynold's class at Opoutere School

Other photos on the site from the classes of Opoutere School teachers Jethro Dyer and Zania Watt

2011 Jan-Marie Kellow
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Photos must only be used for educational purposes and must be attributed. Photos of children may only be used with my permission.