Wed, September 13, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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!

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

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