Inquiry-based Learning
Throughout this unit, students learn by asking questions instead of simply looking for answers. Rather than memorizing historical facts, they investigate why events happened, whose voices were included and whose were left out, and how those events continue to influence society today. Questions such as Who gets to be different safely? Why do people remain silent when they witness injustice?, and How can young people create positive change? guide our discussions, reading, and writing.
Rod’s seminar reinforced the importance of inquiry. Whether we examined Freedom Schools, Black Studies, Toni Morrison’s concept of “researching the bit,” or contemporary debates about curriculum, we were constantly encouraged to question what we thought we knew and to look beyond a single narrative. I want my students to develop that same curiosity. I want them to become investigators instead of passive learners.
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