I keep coming back to this idea about building community. Inquiry creates a natural environment in which students are curious and want to learn. As they work together in deliberate groups to solve problems or answer compelling questions, they learn to lean into each other's strengths, are responsible to one another for their collective learning, and allowing them to practice working together (being comfortable in the discomfort) as they will likely need to do in the "real" world. Metacognitive practice of reflecting on the process allows individuals to think about their personal experience, assess their progress, and note ah-ha moments or those that required resilience.

Thank you, Nisse! This is helpful.

It's a pleasure, Abby. I responded to Matt's post above about Restorative Practice community circles that might also help.

On another note to connect: my husband and I are overseas teachers too. We've returned to the US temporarily to get specific support for our autistic daughter, but plan to return in the next year or so.

It's a pleasure, Abby. I responded to Matt's post above about Restorative Practice community circles that might also help.

On another note to connect: my husband and I are overseas teachers too. We've returned to the US temporarily to get specific support for our autistic daughter, but plan to return in the next year or so.