'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

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TEACHING AS INQUIRY

5 Whys

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