Inquiry Based Learning

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Inquiry-based Learning

The main components of inquiry-based learning include:

* a question(s) related to the topic of inquiry to be explored (problem statement),

* followed by an investigation and gathering of information related to the question (data collection),

* continuing with a discussion of findings (analysis),

* Commencing with a reflection on what was learned (implications/conclusion).

The 7 steps of inquiry based learning

1-Tuning in

* Identifying and defining the issue

This involves activities design to:

* Provide students with opportunities to become engaged with the topic

* ascertain the students initial curiosity about the topic

* allow students to share their personal experience of the topic

Questions to ask

-what is the issue?

-what do they want to find out?

-what feeling or opinions do they already have?

2- Preparing to find out;

-formulation of hypothesis

This involves activities design to:

* Find out ...

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gathered and present this in a number of ways

* Allow for a diverse range of outcomes

Questions to ask

-how might we sort out this information?

-how can we categories this information?

5- Going further

This involves activities design to:

- To extend and challenge students about the topic

* To provide more information in order to broaden the range of understanding available to the students

Questions to ask

-what more do we need to know?

6- Making connections

Drawing conclusions

This involves activities design to:

* Help students to draw conclusions about what they have learnt by;

- interpreting information

-developing and modifying ...

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