28/05/2025
I love the way educator and instructional coach Jessica Vance shares her expertise and invites others to share their experiences in her new book, Evidence of Inquiry. It was a big undertaking that resulted in a wealth of examples and practical ideas for her readers.
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Learning is often messy—with artifacts, sticky notes, note cards, research, and countless questions scattered across the room.
Learning is both communal and personal, evolving through brainstorming and wondering sessions, whole-class conversations, and small-group discussions.
Learning is also visual, especially when the learning environment—the third teacher—is intentionally designed to reflect and support the process.
Learning walls bring it all together by showcasing the messiness of learning, cultivating curiosity, and empowering learners at every level to explore, wonder, and grow.
In Evidence of Inquiry, educator and consultant Jessica Vance guides readers through the art and practice of building meaningful learning walls.
Far more than just wonder walls, learning walls are interactive spaces, providing focal points and launchpads for student inquiry. They also serve as visible records of learning—places to collect authentic data and evidence of the inquiry journey.
Drawing on her global work with educators, Vance shares practical, step-by-step guidance along with adaptable frameworks you can use in any learning context. Real-life learning walls and educator stories further demonstrate how constructivist pedagogy invites students to drive the learning in powerful, visible ways
