--- title: Silicon Valley International School Blog | Inquiry Learning description: Inquiry Learning | Discover a world-class education at Silicon Valley International School's blog. Explore insightful articles on global learning, cultural diversity, and innovative teaching methods. Join us in shaping young minds for a dynamic future. 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Categories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/BlackWhiteCurious.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [45 Years of Technology: Innovation and Exploration at Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/45-years-of-technology-innovation-and-exploration-at-silicon-valley-international-school) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Early-Years-French-Reading.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keys-to-academic-success) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [Keys to Academic Success: A Bilingual, International Baccalaureate Education](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/keys-to-academic-success) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Sam.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-textbooks-guiding-students-to-deconstruct-the-past) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Beyond Textbooks: Guiding Students to Deconstruct the Past](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/beyond-textbooks-guiding-students-to-deconstruct-the-past) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/EY_German.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/holistic-learning) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Holistic Learning: Our Commitment to Student Success](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/holistic-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/TAKING-ACTION-photo-(Must-Use).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-action-in-primary-years-programme) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school) ##### [Taking Action in Primary Years Programme: From Play to PYP Exhibition](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/taking-action-in-primary-years-programme) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/SVINTL_Willows_Oct2023_8307.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-bridge-from-myp-to-dp) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) ##### [The Bridge from Middle Years Programme to Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-bridge-from-myp-to-dp) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/RecylclingCenter-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/igniting-curiosity-the-power-of-provocations) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school) ##### [Igniting Curiosity: The Power of Provocations](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/igniting-curiosity-the-power-of-provocations) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC06152-Smaller.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [The Path to Academic Excellence: INTL’s Bilingual Journey & IB Continuum](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Blog%20and%20Social%20Media%20Photos/_DSC2150-1%20(1).webp)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pypx-empowering-young-minds) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school) ##### [PYPx: Empowering Young Minds](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/pypx-empowering-young-minds) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Blog%20and%20Social%20Media%20Photos/SVINTL_May2023_8198-1%20(1).jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-taking-risks) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [The Power of Taking Risks](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-power-of-taking-risks) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Cropped_DSC2821.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrating-language-learning-through-a-researchers-lens) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school) ##### [Integrating Language Learning through a Researcher's Lens](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/integrating-language-learning-through-a-researchers-lens) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/TechUse-4F1-97-Cropped.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/using-technology-to-amplify-student-stories) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [Elementary School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/elementary-school) ##### [Using Technology to Amplify Student Stories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/using-technology-to-amplify-student-stories) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/C13FB5F2-504A-4131-83FE-02561B39EBF6.jpeg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-the-great-outdoors-a-journey-through-the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Exploring the Great Outdoors: A Journey Through the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/exploring-the-great-outdoors-a-journey-through-the-duke-of-edinburghs-international-award) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC04064.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-foundations-of-intls-core-values) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [The Foundations of INTL’s C.O.R.E Values](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-foundations-of-intls-core-values) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/community.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum-the-path-to-academic-excellence) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [INTL’s Bilingual Journey & IB Continuum: The Path to Academic Excellence](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intls-bilingual-journey-ib-continuum-the-path-to-academic-excellence) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Culture-4.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-culture-of-inquiry-and-collaboration-educators-as-lifelong-learners) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [A Culture of Inquiry and Collaboration: Educators as Lifelong Learners](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/a-culture-of-inquiry-and-collaboration-educators-as-lifelong-learners) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0570e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Visible Thinking: Fostering Inquiry in Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8491.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/extended-essays-in-the-diploma-programme) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Extended Essays in the Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/extended-essays-in-the-diploma-programme) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC01095%20copy.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [New Spaces Foster Play and Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/new-spaces-foster-play-and-learning-in-the-early-years) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8459-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-journey-begins-for-our-diploma-programme-students) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [The Journey Begins for our Diploma Programme Students](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-journey-begins-for-our-diploma-programme-students) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IBAdvantage-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-inquiry-and-language-learning-on-critical-thinking-skills) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [The Impact of Inquiry and Language Learning on Critical Thinking Skills](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-impact-of-inquiry-and-language-learning-on-critical-thinking-skills) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6291-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/modern-multilingualism-teaching-and-learning) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Modern Multilingualism: Teaching and Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/modern-multilingualism-teaching-and-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC00423-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hands-on-learning-experiences-in-k-5) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Hands-On Learning Experiences in K-5](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hands-on-learning-experiences-in-k-5) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RDC-Signage.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) ##### [Restaurant du Chêne: Play-Based Language Learning in the Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/restaurant-du-chene-play-based-language-learning-in-the-early-years) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/SVINTL_May2023_7849.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/approaches-to-learning) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Approaches to Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/approaches-to-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Untitled%20design-4.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/8-books-to-share-asian-american-pacific-islander-voices-with-your-child) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [8 Books to Share Asian American + Pacific Islander Voices with Your Child](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/8-books-to-share-asian-american-pacific-islander-voices-with-your-child) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/7.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-extended-essay-university-level-research-and-writing-in-the-ib-diploma-porgramme) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [The Extended Essay: University-Level Research and Writing in the IB Diploma Programme](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-extended-essay-university-level-research-and-writing-in-the-ib-diploma-porgramme) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/image2-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/personal-projects-research-creativity-and-critical-thinking) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Personal Projects - Research, Creativity and Critical Thinking](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/personal-projects-research-creativity-and-critical-thinking) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/4-1-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-the-ib-diploma-programme-sets-students-up-for-sucess-in-college-applications) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Opportunity Awaits! How the IB Diploma Programme Sets Students Up for Success in College Applications](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/how-the-ib-diploma-programme-sets-students-up-for-sucess-in-college-applications) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen%20Shot%202020-05-01%20at%205_39_44%20PM.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-in-the-early-years-learning-to-think-scientifically-by-exploring-light-and-shadow) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [Distance Learning in the Early Years – Learning to Think Scientifically by Exploring Light and Shadow](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/distance-learning-in-the-early-years-learning-to-think-scientifically-by-exploring-light-and-shadow) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0843ISTP_Oct2018_1066e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expanding-diversity-in-middle-school-literature) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) ##### [Expanding Diversity in Middle School Literature](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/expanding-diversity-in-middle-school-literature) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Guillaume.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-national-curriculum-comes-alive-through-inquiry) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [French National Curriculum Comes Alive Through Inquiry](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/french-national-curriculum-comes-alive-through-inquiry) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/_SNS4040%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-international-middle-school-animal-advocacy-club) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Service and Action – Middle School Animal Advocacy Club](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/service-as-action-international-middle-school-animal-advocacy-club) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/0416_RheeBeverePhotography_ClientHasReprintRights.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Meaningful Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/meaningful-learning) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0480.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istps-first-ever-pypx-5th-graders-showcase-their-learning-and-action) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Our School's First Ever PYPx: 5th Graders Showcase their Learning and Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istps-first-ever-pypx-5th-graders-showcase-their-learning-and-action) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Tuning%20In%201-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-inquiry-learning-cycle) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [The Inquiry Learning Cycle](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/the-inquiry-learning-cycle) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Nov2017_6266e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/collaborative-design-thinking-in-middle-school) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) ##### [Collaborative Design Thinking in Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/collaborative-design-thinking-in-middle-school) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/earthworminquiryISTP.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-tips-develop-curiosity-analytical-skills) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [5 Tips to Develop a Child's Curiosity and Analytical Skills](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/5-tips-develop-curiosity-analytical-skills) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/FullSizeRender-300x209-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grade-singapore-math-experts-take-action) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [5th Grade Singapore Math Experts Take Action](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/05/25/5th-grade-singapore-math-experts-take-action) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2017-04-19-at-10_14_18-AM-620x504-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/19/guest-bloggers-erin-orielly-liz-evans-teachers-learners) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Guest Bloggers Erin O'Rielly & Liz Evans: Teachers as Learners](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/04/19/guest-bloggers-erin-orielly-liz-evans-teachers-learners) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Trial-Video-Play-620x349-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/24/8th-graders-reenact-historical-trial-learn-french-judicial-system) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [8th Graders Reenact Historical Trial to Learn about the French Judicial System](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/24/8th-graders-reenact-historical-trial-learn-french-judicial-system) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/02-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/14/guest-bloggers-chu-hsi-tseng-shu-chun-tai-inquiry-based-approach-chinese-language-literacy) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ##### [Guest Bloggers Chu Hsi Tseng & Shu Chun Tai: An Inquiry-Based Approach to Chinese Language and Literacy](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2017/03/14/guest-bloggers-chu-hsi-tseng-shu-chun-tai-inquiry-based-approach-chinese-language-literacy) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_8295-620x465-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/18/guest-blogger-annie-madigan-inquiring-ways-balanced) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Guest Blogger Annie Madigan: Inquiring Into the Ways We are Balanced](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/10/18/guest-blogger-annie-madigan-inquiring-ways-balanced) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Confucius-Day-1-1-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/28/learning-lens-three-teachers-istp) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Learning Through the Lens of "Three Teachers" at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/09/28/learning-lens-three-teachers-istp) 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