The focus for 2011 is Identity – personal, community and global.
The inquiry learning modules will not be individual stand alone topics but will build through each of the 3 inquiries a sense of identity, self respect and self worth through the inquiry, whanau and community support and engagement in learning.
The Inquiry will support all other initiatives established in our school to foster student excellence in all aspects of their learning.
Our first inquiry has a personal focus. Students will research the many aspects of their own identity.
Any questions you may have about this inquiry can be directed to the Lead Teacher for Inquiry, Mrs Raewyn Hamilton.
INQUIRY 1: I AM! ‘KO AU’
Duration: Term 1 week 4– Term 2 week 3
Thinking Strategy: Parts/Whole analysis (What smaller aspects of me make the whole me?)
Principles: High Expectations,Cultural diversity, Treaty of Waitangi, Inclusion, Learning to learn.
Values: Diversity, Respect,Innovation, inquiry and curiosity, Equity, Excellence.
Key Competency: Managing Self, Thinking, Using language, symbols and text.
Scenario
In today's world it is very significant to identify ourselves with at least one thing (our ethnicity, nationality, religion, or a particular belief). Our identity determines how we perceive ourselves. It affects our self respect and how we respect others. However, knowing our identity can be challenging for some of us sometimes because of the difficulties we face in finding the information we need.
Question:
What can I do to find out about my heritage and how can I express to others what I have discovered about myself?
Assessment AO:
Health L3 – Personal Health and Physical development: Personal Identity:
Describe how their own feelings, beliefs and actions and those of other people contribute to their own sense of self-worth. (RESPECT)
Health L4 – Relationships with other people: Identity sensitivity and respect:
Recognise instances of discrimination and act responsibly to support their own rights and feelings and those of other people. (RESPECT)
Social Sciences L4 – Understand how people pass and sustain heritage for different reasons and that this has consequences for people.