"Wisdom begins in wonder"
Socrates
Welcome to the Inquiring Mind NZ site. Inquiry learning is a passion of mine, I have been implementing it in varying forms since I began my teaching career over 30 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 as a teacher and facilitator of learning for teachers.
 Jan-Marie Kellow
On this site I take a look at what inquiry-based learning is and why it is such a great approach. I discuss how questions are key and the role of different types of questions. I compare various models of inquiry and talk about why inquiry is a disposition, not a process. I share some examples and resources that should support you in implementing an inquiry-based approach and discuss the role of technology in supporting inquiries drawing on my research and experience in the classroom.
Teacher Fraser Quin talks about the process his students went through when creating a ki-o-rahi field at Putaruru Primary. More on this inquiry can be found here. More examples of inquiry in action are here​.
I have developed two new companion sites: Web Resources For Inquiry​ ​and have a Facebook Group - for discussion and questions relating to inquiry-based learning. There is also a section on my Digital Fluency Support site with inquiry examples, information and resources. 
​My other websites can be found here.
Who am I?
I am a teacher with over 25 years of experience in the classroom. I am currently working for the Te Whai Toi Tangata at the University of Waikato, working with schools and teachers to aid them in using digital technologies to support learning and in implementing future-oriented pedagogies
You can also find me here and on Twitter @jkellow and Pinterest. ​
P.L.D.
If you are interested in having me provide professional development for your school or cluster, check out ​this page.​​ I am accredited by the NZ Ministry of Education for Ministry or school-funded PLD.
2021