Musing

Personal Connection

Before starting the project, I approached a topic from a problem-solving manner. I took the familiar broad to narrow avenue in order to pinpoint my scope. There was little refining or recursion because my focus was typically on the final product. In fact, I gave very little consideration to the inquiry process.

After this project, I have an in-depth understanding and appreciation for the elements of the inquiry process. In the past, I passed through the steps without a conscious awareness. However, the requirement of writing about each step caused me to pause, to think, and to surface the real driving questions. During the search process, I had to carefully analyze and sift. This forced a deliberate intent to the project’s purpose and I was more inclined to make logical connections. Even as I created the PowerPoint, I still had to keep my eyes of the audience. As a result of completing this project, my perception of inquiry has changed. I also have a clear understanding of the feelings that students experience when they are faced with a project.