What kind of teacher might be able to implement the IAT curricula without PD?
Teachers who are familiar with the current cognitive research surrounding inquiry-based teaching might have a head start in understanding our curricula. An experienced teacher who is creative, flexible, and knows a great deal about the content involved might successfully implement the curriculum on his or her own. He or she should be open to change and learning new things along with their students. Increased knowledge for both the students and the teacher is a natural progression as long as all are willing to learn. A non-traditional teacher who genuinely wants their students to learn from inquiry could possibly make the adaptation to inquiry and IAT on their own. However, we still believe that even a teacher of this caliber would appreciate the opportunity to learn the nuances of the curriculum and share their experiences with others at a Professional Development workshop.
