The Learning Partnership Wales
@tlpwales.bsky.social
TLP Wales educational consultancy, run bespoke training for schools, clusters, authorities. Commissioned work for Welsh Government, creators of Building Blocks
#InquiryBasedLearning helps students develop #problemsolvingskills. When they are given the opportunity to explore real-world problems, they are required to think outside the box and come up with their own solutions.
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning helps students develop #problemsolvingskills. When they are given the opportunity to explore real-world problems, they are required to think outside the box and come up with their own solutions.
#InquiryBasedLearning encourages students to think critically about the information they are presented with. They are asked to question the information and develop their own solutions. This type of learning helps students develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning encourages students to think critically about the information they are presented with. They are asked to question the information and develop their own solutions. This type of learning helps students develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
‘Inquiry… requires more than simply answering questions or getting a right answer. It espouses investigation, exploration, search, quest, research, pursuit, and study. It is enhanced by with a community of learners, each learning from the other in social interaction.’ Kuklau, Maniotes and Caspari
November 11, 2025 at 8:00 AM
‘Inquiry… requires more than simply answering questions or getting a right answer. It espouses investigation, exploration, search, quest, research, pursuit, and study. It is enhanced by with a community of learners, each learning from the other in social interaction.’ Kuklau, Maniotes and Caspari
Pursuing answers through #collaboration is at the heart of #InquiryBasedLearning. Stimulated through engaging tasks and challenges.
November 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Pursuing answers through #collaboration is at the heart of #InquiryBasedLearning. Stimulated through engaging tasks and challenges.
#InquiryBasedLearning utilises bottom-up approaches to understanding and problem solving, whereby learners are engaged and intrigued, wanting to pursue next steps.
October 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning utilises bottom-up approaches to understanding and problem solving, whereby learners are engaged and intrigued, wanting to pursue next steps.
#Inquirybasedapproaches aim to encourage deep learning – where learners are absorbed and fascinated.
October 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM
#Inquirybasedapproaches aim to encourage deep learning – where learners are absorbed and fascinated.
#InquiryBasedLearning works in harmony with pedagogy, connecting concept, contexts and content.
October 21, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning works in harmony with pedagogy, connecting concept, contexts and content.
The inquiry is presented to an audience as a demonstration of understanding, whether within the class or in a broader context. This occurs during the reflection phase, where key generalisations are made and shared. #IBL
October 16, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The inquiry is presented to an audience as a demonstration of understanding, whether within the class or in a broader context. This occurs during the reflection phase, where key generalisations are made and shared. #IBL
#InquiryBasedLearning is as much about process as it is about content. A model of inquiry provides a structure to support 'sense making' and should be viewed as recursive rather than linear.
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning is as much about process as it is about content. A model of inquiry provides a structure to support 'sense making' and should be viewed as recursive rather than linear.
Content is conceptually driven. The concepts are timeless, universal and increasingly abstract. They help us to understand objects, situations and ideas. The concepts are meaningful and transferable. #IBL
October 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Content is conceptually driven. The concepts are timeless, universal and increasingly abstract. They help us to understand objects, situations and ideas. The concepts are meaningful and transferable. #IBL
Units of inquiry are generally driven by generative questions, posed by either the teacher and/or pupil, and conveyed as a statement or a question. They are captured as a Central Idea. #IBL
October 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Units of inquiry are generally driven by generative questions, posed by either the teacher and/or pupil, and conveyed as a statement or a question. They are captured as a Central Idea. #IBL
Planning is emergent. While the teacher is cognisant of key elements and concepts to be included, the detail unfolds rather than being pre determined and fully scoped out. #IBL
September 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Planning is emergent. While the teacher is cognisant of key elements and concepts to be included, the detail unfolds rather than being pre determined and fully scoped out. #IBL
Aspects of the learning experiences/assessments are co-constructed with learners. There is a focus on understanding, learning to do and learning to be. #IBL
September 25, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Aspects of the learning experiences/assessments are co-constructed with learners. There is a focus on understanding, learning to do and learning to be. #IBL
#InquiryBasedLearning deepens understanding beyond memorising facts and content.
September 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning deepens understanding beyond memorising facts and content.
Contexts are relevant for the problems of tomorrow in the classrooms of today. #Inquiry leads to further action. It has an impact on the learner's future actions, thinking and attitudes.
September 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Contexts are relevant for the problems of tomorrow in the classrooms of today. #Inquiry leads to further action. It has an impact on the learner's future actions, thinking and attitudes.
Effective learning involves empowering pupil's voice and choice. #InquiryBasedLearning teaches grit, self-regulation and growth mindsets.
September 16, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Effective learning involves empowering pupil's voice and choice. #InquiryBasedLearning teaches grit, self-regulation and growth mindsets.
Open-ended Learning #InquiryBasedLearning frames teaching around open-ended questions, problems and exploration.
September 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Open-ended Learning #InquiryBasedLearning frames teaching around open-ended questions, problems and exploration.
Encouraging connections #IBL helps learners to make #connections in their learning to external concepts, providing time to discover and make meaning for themselves.
September 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Encouraging connections #IBL helps learners to make #connections in their learning to external concepts, providing time to discover and make meaning for themselves.
Learning provokes, models and celebrates #curiosity. Allows time for open-ended exploration, fostering a love for learning. #IBL
September 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Learning provokes, models and celebrates #curiosity. Allows time for open-ended exploration, fostering a love for learning. #IBL
#InquiryBasedLearning links to authentic contexts and purposes to promote pro-social and meaningful education.
September 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#InquiryBasedLearning links to authentic contexts and purposes to promote pro-social and meaningful education.
How has your school adapted to Curriculum for Wales? This innovative approach empowers schools to tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of their students. Building Blocks provides the tools for #reflection and #growth.
August 29, 2025 at 7:01 AM
How has your school adapted to Curriculum for Wales? This innovative approach empowers schools to tailor learning experiences to meet the needs of their students. Building Blocks provides the tools for #reflection and #growth.
#CurriculumforWales marks a new era in education, prioritising flexibility and #creativity in learning.
August 27, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#CurriculumforWales marks a new era in education, prioritising flexibility and #creativity in learning.