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Inquiry Based Model

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Inquiry Based Model- based instruction is a student-centered and teacher-guided instructional approach that engages students in investigating real world questions that they choose within a broad thematic framework.
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Planning

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Assessment

Motivation

The model should have a formal way to plan the lesson. What is it? What do you, as the teacher, do BEFORE the lesson? base or
some de ree of familiarity with the topic, it will be difficult for students to develop relevant in!uiries within the broad topic area. "tudents need to be provided with bac# round material and$or uided to research their own bac# round material. This base will enable them to be in to formulate a bi picture understandin of the broad topic area, and then to select a specific in!uiry interest which connects to the broader topic.

How does it flow in class? What does it look like in class?

teaches problem-solving, critical thinking skills, and disciplinary content promotes the transfer of concepts to new problem questions teaches students how to learn and builds self-directed learning skills develops student ownership of their inquiry and enhances student interest in the sub%ect matter

How does assessment take place (both formative and summative ?

Assessment requires examines and discussion and findings also provided explanations or clarity. Assessment also includes analysis determined solutions related to t e original problems and statements.

What is used to motivate the

student? By bringing the students' own background and experiences to the learning table, students will find ways to connect to the topic and will have activated some basis for creating meaning with the text they are reading. The personal connection to learning increases a student's motivation to explore, read, and struggle with difficulties as they arise.

This form of teaching seems to be the based on the students formal knowledge and with knowledge known and gain students are able to think on a higher level.