Inquiry Learning

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Algemeen

Inquiry-based learning or inquiry-based science describes a range of philosophical, curricular and pedagogical approaches to teaching.

Achtergrond

Its core premises include the requirement that learning should be based around student questions. Pedagogy and curriculum requires students to work independently to solve problems rather than receiving direct instructions on what to do from the teacher. Teachers are viewed as facilitators of learning rather than vessels of knowledge. The teachers job in an inquiry learning environment is therefore not to provide knowledge, but instead to help students along the process of discovering knowledge themselves.

Inquiry-based learning is an instructional method developed during the discovery learning movement of the 1960s. It was developed in response to a perceived failure of more traditional forms of instruction, where students were required simply to memorize fact laden instructional materials. Inquiry learning is a form of active learning, where progress is assessed by how well students develop experimental and analytical skills rather than how much knowledge they possess.

Computer simulations enhance inquiry-based learning in which students actively discover information by allowing scientific discovery within a realistic setting.

Verwijzingen

• Personal Inquiry (LSRI, UK)
• Pollen
• PRIMAS
• Wikipedia

Versies van dit document

• 20080629, wikiteam
• 20061224, IRT workshop: CIEL: integrating approaches for inquiry learning
• 20060529, Inquiry Learning Workshop "Inquiry learning, building bridges to practice" on May, 29-31, 2006, hosted by the University of Twente.