2006-11-23 07:49:06 · 4 answers · asked by Natalie K 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Inquiry Based Learning is essentially having the student ask the questions, experitment, then analyze the data to reach a conclusion. Very little information is given to the student by the teacher. In my experience, many students find this method difficult and frustrating. They may require much prompting before mastering this method.
2006-11-23 08:44:12 · answer #1 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inquiry based learning is student centred. The teacher chooses the topic based on the need of the curriculum. It is student directed, however teachers do have a big involvement in it. Teachers establish what the children already know about a topic, find out what the children would like to know and extend the children's learning. Children are guided by the teacher and it is a fabulous way of learning. Children are taught how to research - they don't go it alone. They research using a range of techniques and a hands on approach. It teaches children how to work in a team, make goals, reach conclusions.
2006-11-24 01:35:36 · answer #2 · answered by Snoopy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its what used to be called the Socratic method.
2006-11-23 15:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by cybermedical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a different kind of education
2006-11-23 23:43:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋