PROMOTING INDEPENDENT INQUIRY
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#PYP: What is a Provocation? – Judy Imamudeen
“The important thing is to never stop questioning.”
Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist
At IPS Hilversum we aim to make learning exciting and engaging, whilst encouraging students to inquire and wonder about the themes they study. One way we achieve this is through our use of provocations. Whilst this is a teaching term we are familiar with as a school, you might be wondering: ‘What does this really mean?’. Put simply, a provocation is a ‘thoughtfully constructed activity to get students excited and engaged.’
Students in 4 Yellow working collaboratively to build an aqueduct as part of their unit ‘Settlements form and change over time for them to thrive.’
In group 4, provocation corners have been introduced to provoke curiosity and inspire wonder, both at the beginning of and throughout each unit. This has given students the opportunity to explore freely and challenge their thinking in a fun and practical way. From the images above, I think it’s clear that this has been a hit!
“Children must be taught how to think, not what to think.”
Margaret Mead, cultural anthropologist
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