INQUIRING MIND NZ
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    • Bring Back the Birds
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Inquiry Models

The various inquiry models may have different names for their stages and differing structure but they all in essence follow the learning process. This is the process we all go through when learning new things whether it be a practical, scientific or information literacy-based task. This chart compares some of the various information literacy-based models including my model - Ask & Act. See also Inquiry Levels
Models
  • My Model - Ask & Act
  • Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle​​
  • ​Big 6 (Eisenberg & Berkowitz)
  • Big 3 (Eisenberg & Berkowitz) Junior version of the Big 6​
  • ​Design Thinking​
  • ​TKI
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  • ​SAUCE (Trevor Bond)
  • Research Cycle (Jamie McKenzie)
  • Alberta Learning Model​
  • Edutopia's 4 step process​​
  • 5 As (Ian Jukes)​
  • ​Various school models (see below)
Variations
  • Problem-based Learning (P.B.L.)
  • Mantle of the Expert
  • ​​Maker Movement (incl. design thinking)
  • ​Genius (20%) Time
  • ​PYP/MYP​
  • ​Passion Projects
  • ​Impact Projects

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The Big 6 - An information literacy-based model
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​Design Thinking Model  MrJanzen
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My model. - Ask & Act.
​Adapted from: Geographic Inquiry Model and  Ian Jukes 5 As
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This model by Trevor McKenzie can be found on his site as a free poster. 
​ The 4 pillars​ of Inquiry and other resources can also be found there

School Models

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These three images are variations on the Learning Journey from Opoutere School that have been adapted to a particular class or inquiry.
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Hikuai School model based on their school values symbol which is the totara tree.
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Maramarua School - Agent Marama.
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  • Home
  • What is Inquiry?
    • Authenticity
    • Agency & Ownership
  • Inquiry Levels
    • Inquiry Models
  • Why Inquiry?
  • Questioning
  • Plan & Assess
    • Provocations
  • Examples
    • New Zealand Examples
    • Bring Back the Birds
    • Classroom Pet Inquiry
    • Financial Literacy
    • Ki-o-rahi Inquiry
    • Abu Dhabi Inquiry
  • Resources
    • Interesting Articles