Post #3 Reflections of the Inquiry Celebration

After attending the Inquiry Celebration, I feel that I learned a lot about the inquiry process.

The  first session that I attended outlined the importance of using technology to review for tests and assessments. I think this was a great study because it allowed me to see that students love the chance to use technology whenever given the chance. Another study I viewed was using manipulatives to aid content in of Mathematics. Although the study did not directly look at tests scores, it was important to note that students seemed to stay more engaged  throughout the entire class period. I found this to be very important because as an upcoming math teacher, I want to do whatever I can to keep my students attention and help them learn the content so it makes sense. Kinesthetic learners learn best by doing, so if you manipulatives helps them succeed, I am going to do it.

I also learned about an intern who used math games in her daily routine to help her students have fun while learning math. I thought this was every helpful as well  because all kids like playing games, and even though they may not know it, they are still learning while playing the game.                              

I feel that the inquiry celebration was very beneficial for both the presenter and the viewers. I feel this way because it gave me a chance to learn about things that work in the classroom, but also things that didn't work. This is equally important because as a young teacher, I want to stay away from practices that do not have a positive outcome or aid in teaching content effectively.