We need to set the kids timelines and deadlines for reaching the end of certain stages.
We need to show the chn HOW to approach each stage so that they have a format and a platform to work from. We need to work on what the STRIVE model is with our kids. eg: What is going to make good research? How do I know I'm doing well?
In term 2 let's teach the STRIVE model and use our topic as an example of how it can work. We can prevaluate each stage by asking "How can we (our class) be successful at this stage?" We can relate our topic back to the model at each stage.
We could study a cultural topic according to our year-group abilities, and anchor the topic to, say, one culture per class in order to make it easier to study the STRIVE model itself.
One problem with this is that if we set limits and timelines, we could be working against the individualism and freedom of the inquiry model. We could put less emphasis on stages like Research and more on the later stages such as Voice; work to present, more than find.
