Self-Regulation and Inquiry-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom

Dr. Brenda Jacobs demonstrates the core relationship between self-regulation and inquiry-based learning in primary classrooms, outlining four key insights and how educators can help children become self-regulated learners. This timely volume provides guidance about inquiry-based learning in virtual classrooms, considering COVID-19's impact on children's social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and mental health.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 230 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Canadian Scholars

In this groundbreaking text, Dr. Brenda Jacobs skillfully weaves together two fundamental concepts that have emerged as pivotal in the realm of education and development. Through compelling evidence, the author establishes a profound connection between self-regulation and inquiry-based learning in primary classrooms, highlighting their essential role in shaping young learners. The author compellingly demonstrates that inquiry-based learning holds the power to empower children, fostering their ability to become self-regulated learners. By drawing upon real-life classroom examples, the volume unfolds four key insights:
1. Children learn self-regulation during inquiry-based learning in a manner akin to their play-based experiences.
2. Teachers can employ scaffolding strategies to facilitate this developmental process.
3. Inquiry-based learning nurtures positive emotions, which are crucial for the growth of social and emotional learning.
4. Children utilize oral language as a self-regulatory tool during inquiry-based learning.

These insights are applied to the four components of emergent curriculum—inquiry design, classroom environment, conversation, and documentation—to illustrate how educators can assist children in developing self-regulation skills. Given the heightened challenges posed by COVID-19, particularly in terms of children's social, emotional, behavioral, physical, and mental health, this timely volume offers valuable guidance on conducting inquiry-based learning in virtual classrooms.

Self-Regulation and Inquiry-Based Learning in the Primary Classroom is a concise and practical resource that serves as an invaluable foundation for students pursuing education and early childhood education degrees, as well as for pre-service and in-service teachers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between self-regulation and inquiry-based learning, equipping educators with the tools and strategies necessary to create inclusive and effective learning environments that nurture the growth and development of young learners.

ISBN-13: 9781773383224