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Definition:
Inquiry" is defined as "a seeking for truth, information,
or knowledge -- seeking
information by questioning."
Individuals carry on the process of inquiry
from the
time they are born until they die. Infants begin to
make
sense of the world by inquiring.
From birth, babies
observe faces that come near,
they grasp objects, they put things in
their mouths,
and they turn toward voices. The process of inquiring
begins with gathering information and data through
applying the human
senses -- seeing, hearing,
touching, tasting, and smelling.
Inquiry based learning is
mainly involving the learner
and leading him to understand. Inquiry here
implies on
the possessing skills and attitude of yours, which allows
you to ask questions about new resolutions and issues
while you are
gaining new information.
Inquiry-based learning (also inquiry-based learning
in British English) is a form of active learning that starts
by posing questions, problems or scenarios. It
contrasts with traditional education, which generally
relies on the teacher presenting facts and his or her
knowledge about the subject.
Inquiry-based learning is an approach to learning that
emphasizes the
student’s role in the learning process.
Rather than the teacher telling
students what they
need to know, students are encouraged to explore
the material, ask questions, and share ideas.
Inquiry-based learning uses different approaches to
learning, including small-group discussion and
guided learning.
Instead of
memorizing facts and material, students
learn by doing. This allows them
to build knowledge
through exploration, experience, and discussion.
Aims :
The aim of
inquiry-based learning is to emphasize
learning as a lifelong process
which transforms the
teacher from a provider of information to a
facilitator,
or coach . This facilitator,or coach, then, guides
students on a lifelong quest to learn about learning.
A Context for Inquiry
Unfortunately, our traditional educational system has
worked in a way that discourages the natural process
of inquiry. Students become less prone to ask
questions as they
move through the grade levels. In
traditional schools, students learn not to ask too many
questions, instead to listen and repeat the expected
answers.
Useful application of inquiry learning involves several
factors: a context for questions, a framework
for
questions, a focus for questions, and different levels
of questions. Well-designed inquiry learning produces
knowledge formation that can be widely applied.
A Comparison:
The curriculum
planners recommend implementing
technology and the Internet in
instruction, learning,
student presentation and for alternative
assessment
to facilitate learning and offer students opportunities
to practice inquiry, problem, and performance project
based learning tasks .
Importance of Inquiry
Memorizing facts and information is not the most
important skill in today's world. Facts change, and
information is readily available. what's needed is an
understanding of how to get and make sense of the
data.
Educators must understand that schools need to go
beyond data and information accumulation and move
toward the generation of useful and applicable
knowledge . . . a process supported by inquiry
learning.
In the past, our country's success depended on our
supply of natural resources. Today, it depends upon
a workforce that "works smarter."
Benefits Of Inquiry-
Now that you know more about this learning
approach
Other Benefits Of Inquiry-
Inquiry-based learning is designed to teach students a
love of
learning. When students are able to engage with
the material in their
own way, not only are they able to
gain a deeper understanding—they are able to develop
a passion for exploration and learning.
Main Elements:
1-The patterns should not be deceptive to the
beginners,
2-The useful knowledge about a field should be
structured.
3-The knowledge which is structured should be
applicable, transferable, and accessible to a vast
range of situations,
4-The structured knowledge should be easily retrieved
so that new information in that particular field could be
gained without effort.
For Learners:
Through the process of inquiry,
individuals construct
much of their understanding of the natural and
human-designed worlds. Inquiry implies a "need or
want to know" premise.
Inquiry is not so much
seeking the right answer -- because often there
is
none -- but rather seeking appropriate resolutions to
questions and issues.
For Teachers:
For educators, inquiry implies
emphasis on the
development of inquiry skills and the nurturing of
inquiring attitudes or habits of mind that will enable
individuals to
continue the quest for knowledge
throughout life.
