The Inquiry Group's Model of IBL
Based on John Dewey's philosophy that education begins with the curiosity of the learner, we use a spiral path of inquiry: asking questions,investigating solutions, creating new knowledge as we gather information,discussing our discoveries and experiences, and reflecting on our new-found knowledge.
Based on John Dewey's philosophy that education begins with the curiosity of the learner, we use a spiral path of inquiry: asking questions,investigating solutions, creating new knowledge as we gather information,discussing our discoveries and experiences, and reflecting on our new-found knowledge.
An Inquiry Based Learning Process Model from YouthLearn
The essence of inquiry-based learning is that children participate in the planning, development and evaluation of projects and activities. Teachers can take many approaches to crafting an inquiry-based project, but Dr. Cornelia Brunner of the Center for Children and Technology breaks it into four main parts: Posing Real Questions, Finding Relevant Resources, Interpreting Information and Reporting Findings.
The essence of inquiry-based learning is that children participate in the planning, development and evaluation of projects and activities. Teachers can take many approaches to crafting an inquiry-based project, but Dr. Cornelia Brunner of the Center for Children and Technology breaks it into four main parts: Posing Real Questions, Finding Relevant Resources, Interpreting Information and Reporting Findings.
Kath Murdoch Inquiry Process Model
Diagram from reflections on an Inquiry-Based Learning PD day available on Graham Wegner's blog
Graham's thought –inquiry is structured but not restrictive.
Diagram from reflections on an Inquiry-Based Learning PD day available on Graham Wegner's blog
Graham's thought –inquiry is structured but not restrictive.