Bucklands Beach Primary School

“Our Tree of Learning”

The BBPS approach to school wide integrated inquiry

Our Tree of LearningThe BBPS approach to school wide integrated inquiry…

What is it?• The BBPS Tree of Learning is represented by our symbol

of the Pohutukawa tree. At the roots we have our key competencies, supporting our trunk we have literacy and numeracy, with the inquiry process guiding us in the pursuit of life long learning under the umbrella of authentic learning opportunities.

Our Inquiry ProcessThe BBPS approach to school wide integrated inquiry…

What is it?• The BBPS inquiry model is a 6 stage process

represented by our symbol of the Pohutukawa tree starting at the roots up.

Stage 2: FindingStage 2: Finding

Stage 4: OrganisingStage 4: Organising

Stage 3: UsingStage 3: Using

Stage 1: DecidingStage 1: Deciding

Stage 5: PresentingStage 5: Presenting

Stage 6: ReflectingStage 6: Reflecting

Stage 1: DecidingWhat do I know? What do I want to know?

What is it?

• Brainstorming

• Mapping

• Formulating Questions

• Identifying key words

• Identifying key concepts

• Defining what you want/need to know

• Time management - sequence a plan of action

• Identifying audience

Stage 2: FindingWhere shall I look for my information? What could I use?

What is it?• Sources and Resources• Understanding and thinking• Internet search• Use of the Dewey system• Parts of a book Index

GlossaryAlphabetical orderBibliography

• Cite reference sources• Evaluate web sites• Read, discuss, think• Interviewing• Emailing• Telephoning • Surveying• Photography – diagram making

Stage 3: UsingHow do I use my information?

What is it?• Skim and scan• Note taking• Interpretation of data

• CAMPER • Bias• Stereotype• Generalisations • Agendas • Selection• Analysing• Summarising • Predicting• Relevance to question• Key understandings• Purpose of information• Gathering and storing

Stage 4: OrganisingHow do I organise my information?

What is it?• Proof reading• Editing• Recording

• Letters• Reports• Logs• Reference tables• Surveys• Essays

• Graphic organisers• Collation of data• Summaries• Diagrams• Photographs • Identify and reference your sources –

having an awareness of copyright• Convincing arguments

Stage 5: PresentingHow will I share my information with others?

What is it?• Check suitability against audience

level• Organise equipment for presentations• Design a format for presenting data

• Oral• Written• Visual• Multi-media

• Use of effective presentation skills

Stage 6: ReflectingWhat did I do well?What changes could I do next time?

What is it?• Assess against criteria Judge the product (effectiveness) Judge the process (efficiency)

• Self assessmentDid I do what was

required?Did I complete each of

the stages efficiently?

• Peer assessment• Students set future goals• Teacher feedback/feed forward• Teacher makes links to future planning

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