Wed, September 17, 2025
9:00 am - 10:30 am

The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning – VIRTUAL

Foster the love of learning in OST! The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning training shows you how to deliver fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math) activities in your OST setting through best practice strategies such as the 5E’s Instructional Method. Prepare to bring the magic to OST!

Training Objectives:

Participants will:

  1. Define inquiry-based learning.
  2. Utilize the 5E’s instructional method to facilitate science activities in OST

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs): 

Learning Environments and Curriculum 

Physical Environment and Activities 

Identify – A.  Recognizes the importance of creating a developmentally and culturally responsive learning environment and following a curriculum. 

Apply – D.  Creates engaging, physically, emotionally safe, and inclusive environments to encourage play, exploration, and learning across developmental domains. 

 

Primary QIS Scales Addressed

II. Supportive Environment

II-J. Active Learning 

II-J-4. Balance concrete and abstract

IV. Engaging Environment

IV-O. Furthering Learning 

IV-O-3. Encourage extending knowledge 

IV-O-5. Guide Discovery