My Inquiry Question (5)-Part1

 

Hypotheses:

1. Encouraging students to have a genuine purpose increases their motivation.

2. Extending tasks at home with pre-recorded lessons or reading articles promotes student independence.

3. Providing video lessons for all work makes learning rewindable.

Inquiry Steps:

1. Self-Observation and Reflection-

• Maintain a daily teaching log noting the strategies used, student engagement levels, and any notable successes or challenges.

• Reflect weekly on the effectiveness of strategies aimed at increasing student motivation, independence, and the benefits of rewindable learning.

2. Peer Observations

• Schedule regular peer observations focusing on specific aspects such as student motivation, independence, and the use of video lessons.

• Use standardized forms to collect structured feedback from peers.

3. Student voice

• Design surveys to gather student opinions on how the teaching strategies affect their motivation, independence, and ability to revisit learning materials.

• Conduct focus groups or interviews periodically to delve deeper into student experiences and gather qualitative data.

4. Class Site/Workspace Analysis.

• Perform a thorough review of the class site to ensure it is well-organized, accessible, and contains all necessary resources (pre-recorded lessons, reading materials, video lessons).

• Use analytics tools to track student engagement with the materials provided on the class site.

5. Formative Assessment Data

• Regularly assess student progress through internals, practice tests, and assignments designed to measure understanding and engagement.

• Track class participation and completion rates of home tasks and video lessons.

Implementation Timeline:

Initial Phase :

• Conducted baseline surveys and initial peer observations.

• Set up reflective journals and teaching logs.

• Review and enhance the class site with necessary resources.

Term1 Reflection: 

• Continue self- and peer-observations.

• Collect and analyze end of term1  student feedback.

• Review formative assessment data to identify trends and areas for adjustment.

Term2 Reflection:

• Conduct final peer observations and student surveys.

• Analyze term 2 data to measure shifts in teaching practices.

• Reflect on overall progress and identify areas for future development.

Evaluation and Documentation:

• Formative Information: Use ongoing reflections and peer feedback to adjust teaching practices throughout the year.

Baseline Information: Compare initial and end-of-year data from surveys, observations, and assessments to evaluate shifts in teaching effectiveness.