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Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-Based Learning. Karen Martin Jarrett Middle School kmartin@spsmail.org. Julie Mahaffey Pleasant View Middle School jmahaffey@spsmail.org. Springfield Public Schools. SPS Learning Model. J. What is Inquiry-Based Learning?. Project-Based Learning

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Inquiry-Based Learning

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  1. Inquiry-Based Learning Karen Martin Jarrett Middle School kmartin@spsmail.org Julie Mahaffey Pleasant View Middle School jmahaffey@spsmail.org Springfield Public Schools

  2. SPS Learning Model J

  3. What is Inquiry-Based Learning? • Project-Based Learning • Students create a written, oral, visual, or multimedia project • Solves a need in their school or community • Launched with an essential or guiding question • Authentic audience • Can be interdisciplinary • Problem-Based Learning • Presented with a real-world problem • Investigating and resolving it • Identify what they already know and what they need to learn • Apply knowledge to solve the problem • Inquiry-Based Learning • Students explore a question in-depth • Ask further questions to gather knowledge. Davis, Lauren. "Project-Based, Problem-Based, or Inquiry-Based Learning?" Web log post. Eye On Education. N.p., 21 May 2012. Web. 5 Mar. 2013. <http://eyeoneducation.com/Blog/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1873/Project-Based-Problem-Based-or- Inquiry-Based-Learning>. J

  4. Components of Inquiry-Based Learning The main components of inquiry-based learning include: A question related to the topic to be explored (problem statement), followed by an investigation and gathering of information related to the question (data collection), continuing with a discussion of findings (analysis), concluding with a reflection on what was learned (implications/conclusion). K

  5. The Essential Question Drives the Inquiry - requires the student to develop a plan or course of action. Broad to span all content areas – cross-circular study. Open-ended - initiates creative and critical thinking. Examples: How do chemicals benefit society? Why do people revolt? What makes a culture great?  K J http://pbl-online.org/driving_question/drivingquestion.html

  6. Inquiry Skills Check to see if your lesson is Inquiry-Based • Student voice and choice • Interaction and talk • Questions and concepts • Teacher as model and coach • Collaborative work • Multiple resources • Strategic thinking • Real purpose and audience • Authentic investigations • Caring and taking action • Student responsibility • Performance and self-assessments J

  7. The 5 Es • Engage: • Make connections between past and present learning. • Focus students' thinking and learning outcomes. • Explore: • Identify and develop concepts, processes, and skills. • Explore the environment or manipulate materials. • Explain: • Verbalize their conceptual understanding • Demonstrate new skills or behaviors. • Elaborate: • Develop deeper and broader understanding of major concepts • Obtain more information and refine skills. • Evaluate: • Assess understanding and abilities • Evaluate students' understanding of key concepts & skill development. K

  8. IBL Lesson Plan Template IBL Template J

  9. SPS Reflection Guides • Teacher created for district-wide use • The MS version of a K-12 system of guides • Tailored to the needs of our community Middle School Reflective Guide for Critical Thinking Middle School Reflective Guide for communication and Collaboration J

  10. Two Inquiry Lesson Plans Ghost Dog Secrets Lesson Plan Reading Portraits Guide Important People of the Thirteen Colonies Lesson Plan J K

  11. End Product Suggestions Six Word Stories Compare and Contrast Using Art Write Songs Tableaus K

  12. Questions? Why plan lessons this way? • 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 subject matter

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