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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."
Now that you know more about this learning approach, let’s
take a look at the advantages and benefits of inquiry-based
learning
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.
View Other Resources:
1-CLT Method.
2-Mind-mapping.
3-Constructivism.
4-Discovery education.
5-Teaching Approaches.
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