2. The Old Saying Goes….
Tell me and I forget
Show me and I may remember
Involve me and I understand
That’s where Inquiry Based
Instruction comes in!
3. Let’s learn more about
Inquiry Based Instruction
This video provides an explanation of Inquiry
Based Instruction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u84ZsS6niPc
More detailed information can be found at
following website
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inqui
ry/index.html
4. How to Prepare Students for Inquiry
Based Instruction
1. Communicate learning outcomes
to your students
2. Establish guidelines for achieving
learning outcomes
5. How to facilitate Inquiry Based
Instruction in Your Classroom
1. Present the specific topic to your
students that is aligned with academic
content standards
2. Provide a list of questions to research
and potential internet links or other
resources
3. Engage students in the learning
process (i.e. allow students to research
topic on the internet)
4. If students need further guidance,
provide additional resources as
6. How to Assess Student Learning
Formative Assessment: Student
response that requires critical thinking at
the end of a lesson
Summative Assessment: Students give
a presentation or turn in a research
paper at the end of the unit that
demonstrates conceptual understanding
of the broad topic
7. Advantages:
Inquiry Based Instruction
Student-focused to provide hands-on
opportunities
Can evolve to incorporate new
technologies
Develops a more thorough
understanding of a topic
Can develop student leadership skills
through classroom discussion and group
projects
8. Disadvantages:
Inquiry Based Instruction
Lack of administrative leadership and
support
Limited resources available
Required preparation time
Requires incorporation of 21st century
skills in an ever evolving education
system and workplace
Lack of parent support
