Ventana School Teacher Professional Development Workshop: Teacher as Researcher: Designing Inquiry-Driven Learning

This workshop centers on developing teachers’ skills as researchers in an elementary inquiry classroom. Participants will deepen their ability to observe, document, and analyze student learning, using research to inform instructional decisions and curriculum design. Through close observation, hands-on mini inquiry projects, and guided reflection on classroom practice, teachers will learn how adopting a teacher-as-researcher stance supports student inquiry, generates new insights, and leads to more intentional, responsive teaching.