Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning

http://pogil.org http://cspogil.org

Clif Kussmaul clif@kussmaul.org

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning● Based on research● Students collaborate &

construct understanding● Used across

STEM disciplines● Scales to large classes● Helps teachers to learn

from their students

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry LearningIn a POGIL classroom:

● Students work in teams (3-5)● Students practice & develop

important process skills● Instructor is a guide

(not a sage on the stage)

Process Skills

● information processing● critical thinking● problem solving● communication● teamwork● management● assessment

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry LearningIn a POGIL classroom:

● Each team member has a role○ Focus on specific skills○ Rotate each day

● Typical roles:manager, recorder, presenter, technician

Learning Cycle

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry LearningA POGIL activity contains:

● Models to study○ graphs, code, diagrams

● Questions to guide studentsthrough learning cycles○ Explore & notice things○ Invent understanding○ Apply in other contexts

Explore

Invent

Apply

Research on POGIL● Of 43 POGIL studies,

79% had positive impacts:○ lower attrition○ greater content mastery○ more positive attitudes

● In a CS1 course, pass rates increased for females(no change for males).

Survey of CS POGIL InstructorsBenefits (for Students)

● more active & engaged● deeper understanding

of concepts ● better teamwork,

communication,critical thinking

Challenges (for Instructors)

● lack of preparation time● lack of available materials● pressure to cover content● adapting teaching style● student resistance

POGIL: An Introduction to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning for Those Who Wish to Empower Learners

Shawn R. Simonson, editorStylus Publishing, 2019

IntroCS POGIL Project (NSF IUSE)Goals

● Study factors that help faculty to adopt & persistwith POGIL in Intro CS.

● Study student outcomes: learning, attitudes, retention, & diversity

Resources

● Classroom activities & instructor’s guides.

● 4-day summer workshop, mentoring, & other support.

http://introcspogil.orghttp://cspogil.orghttp://pogil.org

CS Instructor Survey: Perceptions of Benefits

CS Instructor Survey: Perception of Challenges

CS Instructor Survey: Benefits & Challenges

Author Notes & Things To DoNotes

● 15s / slide● Olga’s slides

Things To Do

● create handout○ (mini) activity○ prompts to discuss for 5-6m○ pointers to more info

● practice slides & timings