Visual & Performing Arts PD Inquiry Process

Interdepartmental Essential Question: 
How does the Visual and Performing Arts Framework inform our practice and help meet the needs of the 21st Century Learner?

Departmental Topical Question:
In what ways is your personal inquiry aligning to the Visual and Performing Arts Framework within the curriculum?

Individual Focus Question:
Personal Inquiry

What is the process for carrying out Collaborative Inquiry?

Stage 1: Framing the Inquiry Question
During this stage, the Focus Group determines a shared vision, develops an Inquiry Question about a
particular link between professional practices and student results, and formulates a theory of action.
Actions: Examining student work. Examining teacher practice.

Stage 2: Collecting Evidence
Focus Groups determine what type of data to collect, how to collect the data and where to collect it.
Actions: Engage internal and external resources.

Stage 3: Analyzing Evidence
Focus Groups make meaning of data by identifying patterns and themes and formulating conclusions.
Actions: Reflect on information gathered during investigation. Defining and developing instructional
strategies and goals that exemplify new learning. Implement new understandings and instructional
strategies. Collect evidence and artifacts that demonstrate new understandings and your process for
growth.

Stage 4: Reflecting, Celebrating and Sharing
During this final stage, Focus Group members reflect and then come together to celebrate and share their
new understanding.
Actions: Share collected evidence and artifacts that demonstrate new understandings and your process
for growth.