Bilingual Well-Being Inquiry
A bilingual, curriculum-connected inquiry where Grades 4–8 French Immersion and Grade 9 Core French students apply the Real-World Problem Solving (RWPS) process in French and English to explore what supports well-being in their school. Teachers participate in bilingual professional learning, then guide students through a hands-on investigation of well-being that builds collaboration and critical thinking across programs.
Through the use of the Challenge Kits, I was able to foster a more hands-on, inquiry-based learning environment in my classroom. Students became more engaged as they worked through real-world problems that required collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. The open-ended nature of the kits encouraged them to take risks, test ideas, and iterate on their solutions.
- Farwa Khan, Hillmount PS
Workshop Structure
Guiding Question:
How can the school community partner with students to support their well-being?
What your students will get out of this experience:
Opportunity to explore well-being through meaningful, bilingual collaboration
Growth in empathy, self-awareness, and community engagement
Development of creativity, resilience, and critical thinking skills
Chance to make real contributions to improving their school community
This is for you if:
You teach French Immersion (Grades 4–8) or Core French (Grade 9) and want to:
Build confidence using the Real-World Problem Solving (RWPS) process in both languages
Strengthen collaboration between French and English programs
You want to lead an inquiry into well-being with real-world application to support led by student voice
What you will get out of this experience:
Full-day, in-person bilingual professional learning on the RWPS process
Virtual orientation focused on classroom planning and application
Practical bilingual tools for problem solving
Ongoing support from an I-Think Teacher Coach
Teacher and Student Experience
Estimated Time: 10-20 hours total
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24 February 2026
In-Person PD
4 March 2026
Virtual Orientation
Investment of $1,000 per school includes:
(Discount available for 3+ teachers from the same school)
Professional learning in Real-World Problem Solving
Challenge Kit with Facilitator Notebook, Classroom Poster, Customisable Slides, and curriculum-connected student activities
Student access to expert speakers via virtual webinars
Support from an I-Think Teacher Coach
Optional School Leader access to the Introduction to RWPS session
March–May 2026
Classroom Implementation
Resources include:
Themes: Personal Harmony, Community Health, Environmental Interconnectedness
Activities:
Mindful Awareness & Self-Compassion (Grades 4–12)
“I Am From” Poem and Community Changemakers (Grades 4–12)
Six-Word Story and Mapping Our Roots and Connections (Grades 4–12)
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