Inquiry-based

Learning
One foundational
piece of the RCS
instructional model
is using inquiry,
constructivist
approaches, using
ways that cause
students to ask and
think about very
deep questions.

High-quality
Lesson Design
The best teaching and
learning take place in
classrooms where
teachers have the
opportunity to create the
kinds of lessons that
deeply engage students
in meaningful content
and meaningful inquiry.

Classroom Community
Fundamental to RCS practice is the community of learners not only
within the classroom, but also among teachers and among trainers, as
well as showing students how continuous life-long learning takes place
in a community. RCSs PD model helps teachers and other participants
learn the importance of building a community of learners where learners
share, take risks, respect and push each other as they find their own
best ways to learn and engage in deep content with one another.

Powered by Technology
RCS supports the integration of technology with
inquiry-based learning and high-quality lessons to
bring about true learning. Technology adds
excitement and motivation for students and
teachers as they use web and web 2.0 tools to
bring learning into the classroom and help expand
learning beyond the classroom walls.

RCS
INSTRUCTIONAL
MODEL