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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