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Key aspects of effective inquiry
The following are key aspects of effective inquiry:
- Establish your inquiry based on evidence.
- Involve your students in your inquiry.
- Keep in mind the ultimate outcome of improving student achievement.
- Make sure you understand the issue fully before jumping to possible solutions.
- Think beyond the most obvious solutions. Seek assistance from colleagues, readings, resources, research, experts.
- Be aware of the assumptions and beliefs inherent in any plan you formulate and check their validity.
- Remember, a different outcome for students will most likely demand a change in your practice.
- Keep the inquiry tight, focused, and manageable.
- Have a planned timeframe and process for measuring impact.