Prompt: inquiry-based learning

Inquiry-based learning is an approach to create an environment which promotes the role of the student in learning (GradePower Learning, 2019). The characteristics that make up this approach revolves around the students having the opportunity to approach the material rather than being instructed by the teacher on what to do (GradePower Learning, 2019). In addition to this, this approach encourages the foundation that students will learn the material best by doing rather than simply attempting to memorize it (GradePower Learning, 2019). Other factors which make up inquiry-based learning are the use of small group discussions and providing guided learning (GradePower Learning, 2019).

When considering the approach we have taken for my group’s chosen topic, inquiry-based learning does not align with what we have set out to do. The reason that our topic does not align is due to how we designed this to be a self paced learning process which doesn’t have the necessary hands-on portion related to the main characteristic of the inquiry-based approach. In addition to this, while allowing the students to interact with our topic, the idea is more focused on them learning the material by reading and engaging with a quiz at the end of topics.

References:

What is inquiry-based learning (and how is it effective)? GradePower Learning. (2019, May 28). Retrieved June 13, 2022, from https://gradepowerlearning.com/what-is-inquiry-based-learning/