Inquiry Based Learning

Kate Morris

Inquiry Based Learning is…

• Student-centered• Teacher-guided• Engaging• Investigating real-world topics• A learning process

Inquiry Based Learning Creates…

• A unique and interesting learning environment

• Authentic, meaningful experiences• Discovery and deep, enduring

understandings

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Implementing Inquiry with the 5 Es

Evaluate

Engage

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Engage

• Tap into students’ prior knowledge• Spark interest in the topic

Explore

• Provide an investigation or activity to develop student understanding– Hands-on or interactive– Independent, partnered, or group

Explain

• Students formulate an explanation• Confirm student understandings and

clarify any misconceptions

Elaborate

• Challenge students’ thoughts and ideas

• Create an opportunity to deepen understandings

Evaluate

• Students reflect on their experiences• Assess student understanding

Evaluate

Engage

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Sources

BSCS 5E instructional model. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bscs.org/bscs-5e-instructional-model

Northeastern Illinois University. (n.d.). Inquiry based learning. Retrieved from http://www.neiu.edu/~middle/Modules/science mods/amazon

Why inquiry?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://galileo.org/teachers/designing-learning/articles/why-inquiry/

Slide 1:Leopold, C. (Photographer). (2008, September 20). Frontier Classroom [Web Photo]. Retrieved

from https://flic.kr/p/5qQvghSlide 2 -3:woodleywonderworks. (Photographer). (2012, June 8). Insect Convention [Classroom Pano]

[Web Photo]. Retrieved from https://flic.kr/p/bVACx8Slides 5-9:Discovery Education. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/

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