What Am I Inquiring Into?

For my free inquiry project I have decided that this is a great opportunity to reflect on, and make the most of the soccer journey I am taking with some of my cohort. Secret time: I have always disliked soccer, but, I have a intense FOMO.

What is My Motivation?

In April, I will be completing my 6-week practicum and I know that there are subjects I have to teach that I am not particularly passionate about. So although this soccer experience is also a fun challenge for me to learn new skills with my friends, it is also an opportunity to get better at learning to enjoy things I am not good at.

What Are My PSII Questions?

When looking at the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry’s guide to help students create create inquiry and learning plans, their first suggested step is to as ourselves questions to help guide the process.

With that in mind, my questions based on my interest and curiosity surrounding learning Swedish include:

  • How dificult is it to unlearn the idea of disliking a sport I do not excel at?
  • Is throwing myself onto an intramural team a great idea, or will it reinforce my feelings?
  • How do I sit in the uncomfortable feeling of playing a sport in my 20s that I refused to play as a child, and have fun?

Next Steps

On Monday, our team, the Blackboard Ballers, will be playing Sikh and Destroy. Sadly, I was unable to make it to the first “kickaround” so I will be going into this first game with zero foundation… I even had to borrow cleats for the first game… wish me luck!