PROCESS-ORIENTED GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING (POGIL)

1. PROCESS-ORIENTED GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING (POGIL) WHAT IS IT?

2. PROCESS-ORIENTED GUIDED INQUIRY LEARNING (POGIL) • DEVELOPED BY • Rick Moog F&M College • Diane Bunce The Catholic University • Jennifer Lewis University of South Florida http://www.pogil.org

3. “The true function of the teacher is to create the most favorable conditions for self-learning… True teaching is not that which gives knowledge, but that which stimulates pupils to gain it...” -- John Milton Gregory 1884 http://www.pogil.org

4. Constructivist Model of Learning “Learning is not the transfer of material from the head of the teacher to the head of the learner intact, [but] the reconstruction of material in the mind of the learner.” -A.H. Johnstone J. Chem. Ed., (1997) 74, 262. http://www.pogil.org

5. Information Processing Model A. H. Johnstone, J. Chem. Educ. 1997, 74, 262. Gazzaniga et al.Cognitive Neuroscience, 1998. Working Memory Perception ? Events Observations Instructions Long Term Memory Storing Filter Retrieving Students Instructor previous knowledge biases preferences likes misconceptions dislikes

6. Goals of the POGIL Teaching Method • Actively engaged students in activities that promote critical thinking • Allow discovery of concepts (rather than emphasize memory of facts) • Teach course content via key process skills used in all disciplines http://www.pogil.org

7. Learning Cycle Activity Exploration Concept Invention Application http://www.pogil.org

8. TARGETED PROCESSES • Information Processing •Critical Thinking • Problem Solving •Communication • Teamwork •Management • Assessment http://www.pogil.org

9. Guided Inquiry Approach • Students work in groups • Students construct knowledge • Lessons use Learning Cycle paradigm • Students teach/discuss/learn from students • Instructors construct lessons, and facilitate validate and reinforce learning http://www.pogil.org

10. Research on Learning

11. Analysis of Student OutcomesWhat is “success”? • SUCCESS: C- or higher (ABC) • LACK OF SUCCESS: Ds, Fs, and Withdrawals (DFW) http://www.pogil.org

12. POGIL General Chemistry at Franklin & Marshall College • Sections of about 24 students • “Lecture” F1990 - S1994: n = 420 • POGIL F1994 - S1998: n = 485 • Students randomly placed Fall semester • Students designate preference Spring semester (but not guaranteed to get their choice) • Same instructors “before” and “after” http://www.pogil.org

13. THE CONVINCING EVIDENCE % of Class Making the Grade Indicated Property of Dr. Jerry E. Sipe 2013

14. Conclusions from Research on POGIL Chemistry Compared to a traditional lecture course… • Students learn as much chemistry • There are lower failure and withdrawal rates • Most students eventually come to like it http://www.pogil.org

15. THE RESULTS OF MY EXPERIMENT % of Class Making the Grade Indicated Academic Standing Category n = 110 in 9 Semesters: Fall 2009 to Spring 2013 Property of Dr. Jerry E. Sipe 2013

16. COMPARISON WITH FARRELL % Change From Lecture to POGIL Property of Dr. Jerry E. Sipe 2013

17. What would the students be like in my dream class? Able to think and read critically Attentive – Energized Self starting, Independent learners Willing to speak up - Articulate Ask insightful questions Able to work in and lead groups Property of Dr. Jerry E. Sipe 2013

18. How do they become those students? POGIL enabled my students to become my dream class Property of Dr. Jerry E. Sipe 2016