Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-Based Learning

1. "Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information, or knowledge - seeking information by questioning."

2. It starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios.

3. The process is often assisted by a facilitator (Teacher).

4. Inquirers (students) will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge or solutions.

5. Inquiry-based learning includes problem-based learning, and is generally used in small scale investigations and projects, as well as research.

6. Specific learning processes that people engage in during inquiry-learning include:

   • Creating an argument and justification for the explanation.
   • Explaining the evidence collected.
   • Obtaining supporting evidence to answer the question(s)
   • Connecting the explanation to the knowledge obtained from the investigative process.
   • Creating questions of their own.

7. Inquiry-based learning can be done in multiple formats, including:

   • Field-work
   • Investigations
   • Case Studies
   • Individual and group projects
   • Research Projects