On Tuesday we had the opportunity to visit Oak Bay High. First of all, let me share my impression of the school, then, I will go through some of the knowledge that was shared with us by Trevor.
The School:
- It was big. As I approached the school, I had to ask a student which door to go into to find the office.
- It was new. The building itself looked new and modern.
- The layout was different than a “traditional school”. The school itself had a very open, modern vibe – with low lockers, and open concept layout, it gave the feel of a very versatile and adaptable space, that would facilitate learning well.
The Talk:
Once we entered the school, Trevor led a fantastic discussion. He inspired us to consider bringing inquiry into our classrooms – both guided and free. For me, guided inquiry is overwhelming and scary, but the example of guided inquire he showed us makes sense. I think it would be fun to have a project where the teacher gave me the idea of what I have to explore, but allowed me to dive into it how I want.
He showed up many different resources, including a graphic he designed!
I walked away from the discussion feeling like I, too, can bring inquiry into my class, no matter what subject I teach.
Emily Oliveira 