Inquiry- Based Learning

INQUIRY- BASED LEARNING

If you tell me …..I might forgetIf you show me ……I will rememberIf you involve me …I will understand

WHAT IS INQUIRY?TPS

Investigating observing

Analyzing interpreting data

proposing explanations Predicting

concluding communicating

FORMS OF INQUIRY……

Structured

guided

Open

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF THE INQUIRY LEARNING ?……

Teacher initiated

Student initiated

WHY INQUIRY BASED LEARNING?

• It is authentic• It is constructivist• It is social, apprenticeship and collaborative• It enhances critical thinking and problem solving skills.• Student -centered approach• Hands on• Transfer of learning (Real life)• It is more fun

INQUIRY LEARNING CHALLENGES…

• Materials shortage• Limited time• Classroom management• Lack of enough scientific knowledge *• Differentiation• Instructions

DEMONSTRATING INQUIRY

LEARNING

On the sticky note in front of you , write one thing you have learned from this workshop.