Collaborative Inquiry Mindmap

Collaborative Inquiry Mindmap

1. A group problem solving procedure

   • Problems
     • From: Toward a Design Theory of Problem Solving' Cl David H. Jonassen
     • Problem Solving Skills
       • Variation
         • Ill-structured, Complex, Abstract
       • Representation
         • Context, Cues, Modality
       • Individual Differences
         • Knowledge, reasoning, strategies
     • Types of Problems
       • Logic Problems
       • Algorithmic Problems
       • Story Problems
       • Rules Using Problems
       • Decision Making Problems
       • Troubleshooting Problems
       • Diagnosis-Solution Problems
       • Strategic Performance
       • Situated Case-Policy Problems
       • Design Problems
       • Dilemmas

2. Stages of Inquiry

   • From Collaborative Inquiry a Facilitator's Guide
   • Stage 1: Framing the Problem
     • Determining the Focus
     • Determining a Shared Vision
     • Defining a Purpose Statement
     • Developing Questions and a Theory of Action
   • Stage 2: Collecting Evidence
     • Identifying Important Data
   • Stage 3: Analyzing Evidecne
     • Organizing Data
     • Describing Data
     • Classifying Data
     • Interpreting Data
   • Stage 4: Celebrating and Sharing
     • Writing a Report of the Findings
     • Disseminating Information

3. Burning Questions

   • What types of questioning best fit the needs of grade three students?
   • How can I use collaborative inquiry to address the social needs of my school?
   • How do I engage a team to take part in collaborative inquiry?
   • Lu states that the Vygotskian perspective implies that knowledge begins in the external world and later becomes internalized. How can this be tested? Can learning occur internally first?

4. Problem-Based Learning

   • Lu, Jimgyan. Bridges, Susan. and Hmelo-Silver, Cindy E.
   • Based on the solving of complex problems in illstructured envirnonments.
     • Skills Learned
       • Reasoning
       • Self Direction
       • Flexible Thinking
     • Benefits of PBL
       • Activate prior-knowledge
       • Improve recall
       • Build Reasoning
       • Build Theories
       • Produce new learning opportunities and challenges
       • Builds intrinsic connections
   • The PBL Cycle
     • Problem Scenerio
       • Identify Facts
         • Gernate Hypotheses
           • Identify Learning Gaps
             • Engage in Self-directed Learning
               • Apply New Knowledge
                 • Evaluate
                   • Reflect