So how do I present what I've learned from this inquiry?
And who to?
I'd set on devising a website that students could use to
help with their studies, as I looked into interdependent learning it would give
them a feeling autonomy and therefore increase their motivation to study. I
also wanted to create a Facebook group where students and teachers could ask
questions share videos and ideas. We've all learned the power of social media
on this course, I wanted to see if some of that would be use full to keep student's
motivation levels high.
Based on my research I concluded that if student where
taught the skills to help develop their motivation (intrinsic) rather that the
teachers creating motivation (extrinsic) it would have stronger and a more
lasting effect. So (thanks to a discussion with Paula) I also decided to design
a booklet for a student induction which would be held in the first week of
college. The booklet will give them strategies to help develop their intrinsic
motivation as well as introducing them to what's expected of them in regards to
self-study.
I decided to write a proposal to my principal with my
findings and ideas on how we could hopefully improve student’s motivation. I
printed out my booklet (Artefact) and gave that to her along with the proposal.
After she had some time to read my proposal I had a meeting with her to discuss
my findings and show her the website. The meeting when really well!! My principal
was always supportive and interested in my inquiry and would like to integrate
my ideas into the college. I was later approach by the deputy principal and
financial director to congratulate me on my proposal and ideas. The deputy
principal asked if I would be involved in the meetings and the process of integrating
them into college. I'm really happy with the response to my inquiry and I'm excited to but it into action with the students.