INQUIRY LEARNING

A shift in education

Students learn by investigation and

exploring rather than teacher instruction

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WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE

Start with an objective in mind… know where

it’s going. Known what the ultimate assessment
will be —– Dan Meyer —––

Inquiry learning is one that has the students first attempt to learn a
concept on their own. This might be by trial and error, or by an
investigation or an exploratory task. The students will definitely hit
roadblocks, but that is part of the learning. Each time they discover
an incorrect solution they have learned why that does NOT work, and
will encourage them to continue searching for solutions that do work!

A classroom with inquiry learning will often involve group work, lots of
discussion and even arguments at times. Students are keen to
discover the solution on their own. It is important for the teacher to
allow this process to happen naturally. We are often inclined to jump
in too early and provide assistance too quickly, but often students
learn best when they have been able to try and fail a few times first.
Learning is hard work!
 Fast tip: When a
student asks a question
ask another student in
the group to explain in
All students should be involved their words what the
question is. This
ensures total group
Allow the students freedom to explore involvement.

Appreciate a noisy classroom

Activate a collaborative process

Avoid intervening too quickly

HOW CAN I DO THIS?

Achieve a successful learning environment

It is amazing what students can achieve when you give

them the resources and freedom to do so!
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Gerry Moerkerken

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