Inquiry+Learning

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[|What is inquiry-based learning?]
(Link to a workshop offered by "Concept to Classroom"). Inquiry-based Learning describes a process of educational discovery, wherein a student is guided to "see" issues, ask meaningful questions, and then decide how to answer those questions. This workshops offer discussions of the main components of Inquiry-based Learning, including: how knowledge is generated; how it is transmitted; and how experts, teachers, students, schools and homes contribute to a learner's knowledge. Through this workshop's discussions, project ideas, and sharing, participants discover the value of Inquiry-based Learning activities, which teach respect for one's own interests and the interests of others. The workshop concludes by challenging participants to create engaging Inquiry-based Learning projects in their own classrooms.

__Inquiry__

We are still coming to grips with understanding all the aspects and concepts involved in Inquiry Learning, student/child centered models integration pedagogy constructivistism information literacy learning journeys....... not just where is the student going...but where are we going???

.........are we making this more difficult than it really is????

The best approach is the one that works for you in your classroom. Many teachers have chosen to blend these approaches together. Others vary the approach depending on the learning need.


 * Our Inquiry Model**


 * __How do we assess all this?__**

//How do you assess performance? //

 * direct observation of the process. "Doing" is what counts.
 * create rubrics with well defined learning goals. Student input is valued.
 * performance is less about the right answer and more about process and thinking.
 * checklists with a scoring system
 * interviews
 * portfolios
 * writing samples
 * self assessment
 * self assessment


 * __Some thoughts:__**

An old adage states: "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand." The last part of this statement is the essence of inquiry-based learning.

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