Classroom Inquiry for English Language and Literature Teachers (Primary and Secondary)

How can I turn my interest in my students’ learning into a focused classroom inquiry? How do I design the inquiry to answer the questions I have? What methods can I use to collect and analyse evidence? How can I communicate my findings clearly and convincingly to others?

Overview

This course introduces you to classroom-based, teacher-led inquiry for the teaching, learning and assessment of English Language and Literature in English.

In the course, you will

• learn how to design an inquiry that will help you understand the effects of your classroom practices on students’ learning

• identify an inquiry focus relevant to your students’ learning and develop appropriate questions to guide your inquiry

• learn how to collect evidence of students’ learning as data that will help you answer your inquiry questions

• explore ways to analyse such data, and how to develop and communicate your inquiry findings.

The course is a blend of in-person learning sessions and an online asynchronous learning period. You will have opportunities to apply your learning during the course while designing a classroom inquiry.

Learning Goals

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• gain a deeper understanding of classroom inquiry;

• design an inquiry to answer questions about your students’ learning;

• analyse evidence to answer your inquiry questions; and

• communicate your findings effectively to different audiences.

Course Structure

Target Participants

• Teachers and TLs of EL and Literature who would like to build their research literacy with a view to engage in classroom-based inquiry.

Registration

Please register on OPAL2.0 using this code from Fri, 22 Dec 2023: CI-000024.
Closing date for registration: Fri, 9 Feb

For enquiries, please contact:

Dr Caroline Ho (Lead Specialist/EL) at caroline_ho@moe.gov.sg