What is inquiry-based learning in the classroom and why is it important? Want to learn more? Start here.
Interesting words of teachers that caught our attention. TEACHERS APPRECIATION WEEK "We hold certain beliefs about education because those who came before us set the ground work for how we operate schools. Those who came before us existed in quite a different reality of what it meant to be educated. When we consider how to do education better,…
I am so pleased to share with you this video interview that I recently had with Natural Curiosity. Thank you to Nikki Fletcher and ...
Ten Inquiry-Based Learning Activities for the Classroom
Hi guys! I'm here to share all about our bee inquiry that we just wrapped up in our classroom. It all started when we were learning about where bees go in the
Last Friday afternoon I walked around the garden and took a few photos. That may not sound like a momentous event, but it's the first time since college that this girl has gone out with an SLR in hand to...
There are always places full of fun and happiness, however, no matter where you are or what time of year it is - and many of them are located indoors.
While we were having our Gingerbread Man adventures the you read about in the last post, we were also having some other holiday fun! The kid...
Map making and treasure hunting inspired by The Pirates next door.
A constructivist-based educational strategy, discovery learning is an inquiry-based learning process. It is also known as 21st-century learning, experiential learning, and problem-based learning. With this approach, pupils actively engage in learning as opposed to passively absorbing information. They are exhorted to think, speculate, ask questions, form hypotheses, and work cooperatively with others. Students engage with ... Read more
"Dr Mandy Lupton, keynote at ASLA XXIII Biennial Conference - This presentation examines how inquiry learning is portrayed in the Australian Curriculum. It explores how inquiry is represented,...
Inquiry Based Learning
'Inquiry is the dynamic process of being open to wonder and puzzlements and coming to know and understand the world ' (Alberta Learning, 2004). 'Simply put, inquiry is the personal path of...
"Dive into the dynamic realm of 'Wh-Activity' and unlock the wonders of inquiry! Our questions, designed to spark curiosity and engagement, turn learning into an adventurous exploration. Discover the 'who,' 'what,' 'where,' 'when,' 'why,' and 'how' of every topic, transforming each answer into a thrilling revelation. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and let the excitement of 'Wh' questions elevate your learning experience!" credits:#KarenRestrepo
A new resource for teachers. Inquiry is a dynamic process of being open to wonder and puzzlement and coming to know and understand the world.
The 5E lesson plan format is described and explained in this article to help teachers support inquiry-based instruction.
Inquiry-based learning and project-based learning are two approaches that educators can use to engage students in authentic learning.
If you are getting started with inquiry, you may wonder where to start and how to prepare for something that is student-led. Although using an inquiry
