Muritai School part 2

Like OLOL, Muritai approach an Inquiry theme as a whole school but then each class break off into different topics under the umbrella theme. The benefits of this approach are the shared language between the staff and classes, and whole-school events that can be planned to reflect the common theme. This allows the sharing of resources and knowledge.

Muritai had a firm belief that guided Inquiry allowed students to properly develop research skills and techniques within the boundaries of the theme. The children preferred this approach and felt boundaries were within their capabilities and promote success. The approach of using directed and guided Inquiry appeals to the lead teachers of Koputaroa School as it gives a solid grounding in the Inquiry process that enables the children to learn skills and techniques of research at a deeper level within a shared context.