Release Control, Let Inquiry Roll

Marcela Cecilia Danowski
May 24, 2026
7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT

What happens when teachers step back and allow inquiry to drive learning? How can classrooms remain purposeful and inclusive when students lead their own learning? In what ways can inquiry help all learners participate meaningfully, beyond speed and performance?

This webinar explores how inquiry-based learning unfolds when teachers intentionally step back and allow learners to take the lead. Participants will examine the key stages of the inquiry process—from wondering and questioning to investigating, reflecting, and taking action—through concrete, classroom-ready examples. Practical strategies will show how teachers can scaffold inquiry without control

Key points to be covered:

  • Identify the key stages of inquiry-based learning and their role in supporting learner agency.
  • Apply practical strategies that enable students to lead inquiry while maintaining purposeful structure.
  • Reframe the teacher’s role to promote inclusion, participation, and deeper thinking.
  • Design inquiry-driven learning experiences that value questioning, reflection, and diverse forms of action.

Webinar Type: Teaching Best Practices

Categories: Instructional Design, Lesson Planning/Ideas

Teaching Sectors: Elementary, Secondary, Self-employed, TESL trainers

Participant Level: No previous knowledge required

About the Presenter

Marcela Cecilia Danowski is an English language educator, teacher trainer, and educational consultant based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 20 years of experience across primary, tertiary, and teacher education contexts. She holds a BA in English Language and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in neuropedagogy, with a professional focus on inquiry-based learning, inclusive pedagogy, and learner agency. Marcela regularly presents at national and international conferences and supports educators in designing classrooms where students lead their own learning.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcela-cecilia-danowski/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marceladanowski/

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