ABSTRACT
Owning in the inquiry context refers to both investment in and commitment to doing inquiry as an individual or with others, as well as the learner's internalization of inquiry knowledge and strategies. Owning also refers to feeling a strong personal connection to the subject matter or skills that are acquired. Primary-grade teacher Kate Bodger noted fascinating comments from the students as they worked in their inquiry classroom and then went on a field trip to check their understandings of chickens in an authentic setting. A term for interest-based work centers where students take ownership for their learning is Makerspaces. Barbara Spector and Charles Gibson studied 572 students' perceptions about what made their learning especially effective in science. Owning is the expression of engagement, confidence, and trust, as well as the knowledge and skill to take responsibility for learning. Owning is an important part of the knowledge, skills, and identity of an inquirer.
