Inquiry-Based LearningEDT 5:30-8:20

By: Stacy Lujan, Luis Martinez, Paulina Lopez-Gonzalez

What is Inquiry-Based Learning?

• Gathering information to expand your knowledge by asking questions.

How is Inquiry-Based Learning Used?

Inquiry

• Curiosity Satisfied

• Class Engagement

• Peer intercommunication

• Independent Learning

Traditional

• Fact Based

• Memorization

• Repetition

• Lack of Curiosity

Inquiry

Example of Inquiry-Based Learning Example of most Traditional

Teaching

The Importance of Inquiry

-Inquiry implies a "need or want to know" premise.-Inquiry is not so much seeking the right answer, is rather seeking

appropriate resolutions to questions and issues.-inquiry-based learning is not a technique instead is a process that

helps to increase the intellectual engagement and deep understanding of learners by:

● Develop their questioning, research and communication skills

● Collaborate outside the classroom

● Solve problems and create solutions.

● Participate in the creation of ideas and knowledge

How Does Inquiry Help Students

Inquiry- Based Learning helps develop:• Critical thinking skills• Ability to portray coherent thoughts• Debate skills• Listening Skills• Inquisitiveness

Applying Inquiry

In-Class Application

• Take note of the questions imposed by students• Lead class discussion by the questions given• Allow for students to state their thoughts without interruption• Encourage friendly debates between the students• Superimpose questions• Leave students wanting to know more

10 Tips for IBL

1.Give Yourself time to Prepare2.Use collaborative learning3.Age-appropriate Activities4.Developing good questions5.Incorporate discovery into lessons6.Incorporate observation into lessons7.Use measurement in lessons8.Use model-building exercises 9.Incorporate design Techniques10.Incorporate Hands-On activities

Pro-Cons of Inquiry Based Learning

Pros

• Embraces Curiosity

• Engages students in lessons

• Develops the Mind

• Creates collaboration

• Critical Thinking

Cons

-Time Consuming

- Wrong solutions

- Teachers have to be a “guide on the side.”

Final Thoughts On Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-Based LearningIn conclusion, Inquiry is seeking for information or knowledge by questioning.

- Individuals are able to learn by investigating scenarios and problems, and through social experiences.

- Effective inquiry is more than just asking questions.- Inquiry-Based Learning is when individuals attempt to convert information and data into

useful knowledge.- Inquiry learning involves several factors: a context for questions, a framework for

questions, a focus for questions, and different levels of questions.

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