Inquiry-Based+Instruction

Use the following resources to help you answer the following questions:
(Aim to spend about 60-90 minutes preparing. Develop a place/system for keeping track of your learning. Respond to these questions in 1-2 pages.)
 * What is "inquiry-based" instruction?
 * What are different inquiry-based models that fall under the umbrella of inquiry-based instruction?
 * What are characteristics of effective inquiry-based instruction?
 * What are characteristics of less-effective inquiry-based instruction?
 * In what ways can you imagine using inquiry-based instruction in your content area?

Overviews
Succinct description in the context of science - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc075 The "Five E's" of inquiry-based instruction - http://changingconnections.blogspot.com/2011/01/five-es-of-inquiry-based-instruction.html A teacher's role in inquiry - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/inquiry-based-teaching-roles Teachers talk about inquiry-based instruction (history context) - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/reasons-for-inquiry-based-teaching Inquiry-Based Teaching - one hour episode documenting how two teachers use inquiry instruction - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/tch-presents-inquiry-based-teaching

Critiques
A critique of inquiry-based instruction - [|Why Minimal Guidance During Instruction Does Not Work: An ...]

Classroom Videos (Choose 3)
The impact of inquiry- based learning on students and teachers - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17pW9ahYTck&feature=player_embedded Dan Meyer TED talk on why he uses inquiry (math teacher) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlvKWEvKSi8&feature=player_embedded Project-Based learning in a science class - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hmafEm6BHQ Example from a history class - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/inquiry-based-teaching-discussing-non-fiction Example from an __#|English class__ - https://www.teachingchannel.org/videos/inquiry-based-teaching-with-literature?fd=1

Examples
A collection of inquiry resources for teachers - http://www.scoop.it/t/inquiry/p/305340691/jeffrey-wilhelm-on-inquiry-based-learning Rationale, description, and classroom examples and lesson plans - http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1496?locale=en Large collection of inquiry-based lesson/unit plans - http://www.cii.illinois.edu/InquiryPage/bin/BrowseAllUnits.html Sample lesson plans - http://sites.google.com/site/inquiryintomathandsciene/creating-lessons/examples-of-lessons/science/science-grades-6-8

Descriptions
Succinct description in the context of science - http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc075 Friendly overview from //Science Scope// - http://www.experientiallearning.ucdavis.edu/module2/el2-60-primer.pdf Theoretical rationale and description with additional resources and examples - http://www.brynmawr.edu/biology/franklin/InquiryBasedScience.html Principles of inquiry learning in an ELA context - http://education-2020.wikispaces.com/Inquiry-based+Learning Online professional development course about inquiry-based instruction - http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/inquiry/index.html

[|Inquiry Abstract] This essay argues that inquiry-based instruction is content-centered, rather than student or teacher-centered. It was written by a math teacher and presented at a __conference__ in DC. user:Lomacey

[|Inquiry Diagram] This image (if you scroll down a bit, it is titled "The Inquiry Process) is helpful in displaying the steps of inquiry-based __instruction__ and some questions that go along with each step. user:Lomacey

[|Inquiry Based Learning in Math] These videos are a great argument for using inquiry __based__ learning in math specifically. user:awalker27

[|Changing Education Paradigms] Also on the Academy of Inquiry Based Learning Website, this animated talk discusses why the 21st century will require more inquiry based methods of teaching. user:awalker27