Ep 83 Transforming Learning with Inquiry and Learning Walls: A Conversation with Jessica Vance

In this episode of Blooming Curious, we welcome back Jessica Vance, passionate inquiry educator and author, to discuss her latest book, 'Evidence of Inquiry.' The book offers a hands-on guide to making learning visible and building a culture of inquiry through learning walls. Jessica shares her journey and thought process behind writing the book, offers practical advice on creating and using learning walls, and highlights the benefits of these tools in fostering student engagement and assessment. The conversation also covers the differences between learning walls and wonder walls, and how both can be effectively utilised in various educational settings. Jessica emphasises the importance of empowering educators to adopt inquiry-based practices and provides real examples and resources to get started. This episode is a valuable resource for educators looking to deepen their understanding of inquiry-based learning and innovative assessment methods.

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00:00 Welcome Back, Jessica Vance!

00:48 The Journey of Writing 'Evidence of Inquiry'

01:09 Learning Walls vs. Wonder Walls

01:41 Building and Utilizing Learning Walls

05:20 Practical Tips for Educators

11:31 Modeling and Explicit Teaching

15:44 Starting with Learning Walls

20:43 Assessment and Documentation

29:44 Virtual Learning Walls

32:23 Inspiring Stories and Final Thoughts