Building a Supportive Inquiry Culture

Service Description

When? 9.30am and 6.30pm 11th March (choose the time that suits you best) If you can't attend live I will send out the recording. Please note: This session is 1hr 30mins and the evening session starts at 6.30pm! Overview This session, Building a Supportive Inquiry Culture: A Practical Guide for School Librarians, is designed to provide school librarians with actionable strategies to foster inquiry-based learning in their schools. Whether participants are just beginning or refining existing initiatives, they will explore the key characteristics of a supportive inquiry environment, assess their current context, and identify practical steps for improvement. Through self-assessment, breakout discussions, and strategy-sharing, librarians will gain insights into overcoming common challenges and enhancing their role as inquiry leaders. Learning Objectives: By the end of this session, participants will be able to: Assess the current state of inquiry-based learning in their school using a structured framework. Identify specific challenges and opportunities for enhancing inquiry practices. Implement practical strategies to strengthen collaboration, student agency, and resource support in an inquiry-driven library environment. Three Key Takeaways Inquiry thrives in a collaborative culture. School librarians can play a pivotal role in fostering teacher partnerships, integrating inquiry into the curriculum, and advocating for whole-school commitment. Small, strategic actions lead to meaningful change. Whether it’s providing professional development, curating resources, or showcasing student inquiry projects, incremental steps contribute to a more supportive inquiry environment. Student agency and inquiry mindset are key drivers of engagement. Empowering students to ask questions, explore diverse perspectives, and take ownership of their learning leads to deeper and more meaningful inquiry experiences. This session will be held at 9.30 am and 6.30 pm on 11th March and will be 1hr 30mins long. Pick the time that suits you best! Please note that these online sessions include a breakout, meaning that access to a computer with a microphone and camera is important. Please look for the date in the calendar below.