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This morning's conversation on the benefits of lecture and inquiry was a stimulating conversation.  The issue that was brought up this morning reminded me of how to implement ideas in the classroom or even in a school district.  I would think that as teachers grow professionally, they will be able to implement this conversation within the confines of the curriculum.  Easier said than done!  One way to implement this, I have found, is to have guidelines for the students and the administrators.  Allowing everyone to be on the same page can help.  When you are in your classroom, you can give the students the basic process by using the inquiry model. This model will include a limited amount of "lecture/Conversation".  This is the perfect time to get feedback/assessment of where your students are and this will guide how far you can take them in the initial inquiry.  This can also give you justification for why you are using in your class.  Inquiry should be an ongoing process not just a one time activity.  Careful planning and patience is the key.  My motto is "Less is More!"