This document discusses inquiry-based learning, which involves students gathering information by asking questions to expand their knowledge. It is used to engage students and encourage independent learning compared to traditional fact-based teaching. The importance of inquiry-based learning is that it develops students' questioning, research, communication, problem-solving and collaboration skills. Applying inquiry-based learning in class involves leading discussions around student questions and debates without interrupting to encourage critical thinking.

1. Inquiry-Based Learning
EDT 5:30-8:20
By: Stacy Lujan, Luis Martinez, Paulina
Lopez-Gonzalez

2. What is Inquiry-Based Learning?
• Gathering information to
expand your knowledge by
asking questions.

3. How is Inquiry-Based Learning Used?
Inquiry
• Curiosity Satisfied
• Class Engagement
• Peer intercommunication
• Independent Learning
Traditional
• Fact Based
• Memorization
• Repetition
• Lack of Curiosity

4. Inquiry
Example of Inquiry-Based
Learning
Example of most Traditional
Teaching

5. The Importance of Inquiry
-Inquiry implies a "need or want to know" premise.
-Inquiry is not so much seeking the right answer, is rather seeking
appropriate resolutions to questions and issues.
-inquiry-based learning is not a technique instead is a process that
helps to increase the intellectual engagement and deep
understanding of learners by:
● Develop their questioning, research and communication skills
● Collaborate outside the classroom
● Solve problems and create solutions.
● Participate in the creation of ideas and knowledge

6. How Does Inquiry Help Students
Inquiry- Based Learning helps develop:
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to portray coherent thoughts
• Debate skills
• Listening Skills
• Inquisitiveness

7. Applying Inquiry
In-Class Application
• Take note of the questions imposed by students
• Lead class discussion by the questions given
• Allow for students to state their thoughts without interruption
• Encourage friendly debates between the students
• Superimpose questions
• Leave students wanting to know more

8. 10 Tips for IBL
1.Give Yourself time to Prepare
2.Use collaborative learning
3.Age-appropriate Activities
4.Developing good questions
5.Incorporate discovery into lessons
6.Incorporate observation into lessons
7.Use measurement in lessons
8.Use model-building exercises
9.Incorporate design Techniques
10.Incorporate Hands-On activities

9. Pro-Cons of Inquiry Based Learning
Pros
• Embraces Curiosity
• Engages students in lessons
• Develops the Mind
• Creates collaboration
• Critical Thinking
Cons
-Time Consuming
- Wrong solutions
- Teachers have to be a “guide on
the side.”

10. Final Thoughts On Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
In conclusion, Inquiry is seeking for information or knowledge by questioning.
- Individuals are able to learn by investigating scenarios and problems, and through social
experiences.
- Effective inquiry is more than just asking questions.
- Inquiry-Based Learning is when individuals attempt to convert information and data
into useful knowledge.
- Inquiry learning involves several factors: a context for questions, a framework for
questions, a focus for questions, and different levels of questions.

11. Video

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