Inquiry Day-by-Day: Communicating Conclusions – Assessment in Inquiry Based Social Studies

Inquiry Day-by-Day: Communicating Conclusions – Assessment in Inquiry Based Social Studies

Students need to effectively communicate their conclusions and apply their learning — but how do we design assessments that capture the depth of their inquiry? This training will offer teachers at all grade levels strategies to help students demonstrate their understanding through multiple forms of assessment, from written and verbal arguments to visual and digital presentations. Teachers will explore ways to support students in crafting well-supported conclusions, engaging in civic discourse, and taking informed action based on their learning, ensuring assessment is not just a measurement but a meaningful part of the inquiry process.

Learner Outcomes

Learn relevant teaching strategies that engage students in effectively communicating their conclusions through multiple formats (e.g., writing, speaking, visual presentations, digital media).

Engage with strategies that help foster and develop civic and media literacy skills, enabling students to articulate informed perspectives and engage in meaningful discourse.

Deepen and share communal knowledge of strategies that empower students to take informed action based on their inquiries, fostering a classroom culture of civic engagement and problem-solving.

Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) Tenets

Engaged, Supported, and Challenged

Date

September 29

Time

8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Location

Char-Em ISD Charlevoix

Audience

Teachers grades K-12

Presenter

Dave Johnson, Northern Michigan Learning Consortium Instructional Consultant