After weeks of observation in my grade 4/5 class I articulated a question, which has me eager to seek some answers.

My inquiry question:  How does a student’s culture, which is practiced at home, impact a student’s motivation to achieve academic success?

I took it upon myself to have a discussion with my student advisor in regards to my question, since my question originated from her classroom. She has ample years of experience and knows her students really well. Reflecting on our conversation I realized it is essential to define “cultural background”. What do I mean about it? I do not want to simply focus on the ethnic background. I would like to explore the effects of culture practiced at home, meaning the home environment. The views of a family does in some way impact a child’s perspective of what is more important.

I hope my inquiry allows for me to become a better educator.

Let’s see what this journey has in store!