This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which involves students investigating topics, observing phenomena, analyzing and interpreting data, proposing explanations, predicting outcomes, and concluding while communicating their findings. It notes that inquiry-based learning is more authentic and constructivist compared to traditional learning, as it enhances critical thinking and problem solving while being student-centered, hands-on, and more engaging for students. Some challenges of inquiry-based learning mentioned include potential shortages of materials, limited time, classroom management difficulties, and teachers lacking sufficient scientific knowledge.

1. INQUIRY- BASED LEARNING

2. If you tell me …..I might forget
If you show me ……I will remember
If you involve me …I will understand

4. WHAT IS INQUIRY?
TPS
Investigating observing
Analyzing interpreting data
proposing explanations Predicting
concluding communicating

5. FORMS OF INQUIRY……
Structured
guided
Open

6. WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF THE
INQUIRY LEARNING ?……
Teacher
initiated
Student
initiated

8. 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

9. INQUIRY LEARNING
CHALLENGES…
• Materials shortage
• Limited time
• Classroom management
• Lack of enough scientific knowledge *
• Differentiation
• Instructions

10. DEMONSTRATING
INQUIRY
LEARNING

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