Tuesday 13 October 2015

'To Inquire' or 'Not to Inquire'


What is Inquiry Based Learning?https://youtu.be/u84ZsS6niPc

- Asking Questions
- Thinking to make meaning
- What will I learn today?

How is this different to what we are used to?

Moving from Traditional teaching methods - Teacher provides all the information / students then recite what the have learned

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) - constructivist Theory






What is the Teachers Role?

Levels of Inquiry






















STRUCTURED     

  • Teacher directed
  • Teacher provides the question
  • Step by step instruction
  • Develops students ability to inquire
                              
 GUIDED            

  • Students take more responsibility
  • Teacher guides the inquiry

    OPEN                  

  •     Students take the lead
  •     Requires higher order thinking 




Integrated - MIXTURE OF THREE




















We were required to reflect on Inquiry Teaching Approach and identify the positives and the negatives of having a 'No Inquiry Approach' compared with an 'Inquiry Only Approach'

Below are our thoughts.

NO INQUIRY
INQUIRY ONLY
POSITIVES
  • Traditional
  • Linear Learning
  • Reusable
  • Schools are set up already for this
  • knowledge
  • Measureable
  • Recycling resources / planning
  • National Standards
  • Understanding growth
  • Easier Predictable *
  • Efficiency *
  • Scalable*
  • Deployable *
  • Controllable - Totalitarian *
  • Suits some subjects better than others *
POSITIVES
  • Innovative Learning
  • Cross curricula
  • Creators
  • Student ownership
  • Skills development
  • Adaptive Resources
  • Exploration
  • Real World Application
  • Growth  mindset
  • Skills
  • NEGATIVES
  • Drilling skill
  • Teacher centred
  • No catering for learning styles
  • Fixed mindset
  • Lacks creativity *



  • NEGATIVES
  • Student Learners falling in-between the gaps
  • Preparation of foundation skills
  • Lack of parent understanding
  • Resource organising



  • After much discussion and further reflection it appears we are always inquiring!

    So...  WE NEED TO ASK OURSELVES.

    When do we need to use direct instruction?
    • when safety is involved
    • driving / sky diving
    When do we need to encourage specific inquiry?
    • depends on the purpose
    Google 20% time - independence to do whatever they like, do not commit a crime or hurt others.

    TEACHING AS INQUIRY

    5 Whys
    Getting to the Root of a Problem Quickly - https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_5W.htm

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