Up to the Task: How to Support Student-Led Learning in Elementary Social Studies
Up to the Task: How to Support Student-Led Learning in Elementary Social Studies
Student-led learning tasks in K-8 inquiry-based social studies not only build content knowledge and skills but also help students take ownership of their learning. Join us as we explore the benefits and challenges of designing student-led learning experiences in social studies.
With special guests Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Co-Founder and Head of Learning Experiences, inquirED) and Jillian Corr (Senior Learning Experience Designer, inquirED).
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Join teachers and education leaders from around the world by registering for our Spring webinar series: The Steps Toward Inquiry in Social Studies. We’ll explore how complex questions, student-led tasks, and diverse sources make up the essential steps of every social studies inquiry.
Presenters:
Jillian Corr a Senior Learning Experience Designer at inquirED. She has worked in education for over 25 years. She’s served as a curriculum director, instructional coach, and classroom teacher in international baccalaureate, bilingual, special education and early childhood classrooms. In addition, Jillian has managed and consulted on curriculum development initiatives for the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Education.com. She has a BA in American Studies and Spanish Literature and an MS in Elementary Education. Jillian joined the inquirED team in 2019.
Elisabeth Ventling Simon is the co-founder of inquirED and the Head of Learning Experiences. Elisabeth is passionate about transforming education by supporting teachers with high-quality instructional materials. She worked in public education for over 16 years, where she saw a profound improvement in student achievement through project-based learning. In addition to working as a classroom teacher, Elisabeth has served as an instructional coach and professional development designer, focusing on the support of curriculum design and inquiry-based practices. Elisabeth joined the inquirED team in the fall of 2017, where she leads the development of culturally responsive, inquiry-based curriculum and professional learning experiences.