Johns Hopkins University

Master of Education in the Health Professions

MEHP

Instructional Methodsin

Inquiry-Based Learning

Chadia Abras PhD

Outline

What is Inquiry?The Inquiry Cycle.Benefits of the Inquiry Method.Criteria for Successful Inquiry.Inquiry Process.Criteria for Problem and Question

Selection.Instructional Methods and Inquiry.Conclusion.

Inquiry –Based Instruction

Learner

Information

Propositions

Solutions

Technology

Inquiry-Based Cycle

Benefits

problem-solving critical thinking skills disciplinary content

transfer of concepts new problem questions

learn self-directed learning skills

ownership of inquiry enhances student interest

Criteria for a successful inquiry

Inquiry Process

Criteria for Problem Selection

RelevancySignificanceInterestResearchBig enoughSmall enough

Instructional Methods

LectureGroup DiscussionOne-to-One InstructionDemonstration / Return DemonstrationGamingSimulationRole PlayingRole ModelingSelf-Instruction

Conclusion