1) Why use Inquiry-Based Instruction?
Inquiry based instruction engages students in real world problem solving that trains students to become self-motivated. Students can practice critical thinking, developing hypotheses, determining credibility of sources, and much more. Mrs. Ranck mentioned also, as teachers, varying your method of instruction is equally as important for the teacher to refresh yourself between classes.
2) How is Inquiry-Based Instruction different from Problems-Based?
IBI is similar to Problems-based in many ways, although the defining difference is the solution your students resolve to. For problems-based learning there is one best answer your students will come to. In IBI, the students work through a question they propose, in a way they feel best, to come to a conclusion they think is best.
3) What are the key elements of IBI?
With IBI it is essential to understand that it is not a cookie cutter with a checklist of items you reach. It is a spectrum of independence that the students are given to have control over their own learning. This chart that Krista Pontius from Greenwood High School gave PSUAgEd19 helped shape our thinking in developing lesson plans.
She stated, any lesson plan she makes, she looks at this chart and thinks to herself "How can I get this lesson further to the right of the Chart?"
During My student teaching I plan to replicate her philosophy during the lesson planning process, simply asking "What can I do to shift this lesson farther to the right?"
Another great blogpost Lisa! I can tell that you are thinking a lot about IBL and the integration and benefits of the methods. I encourage you to gain additional knowledge and practical experience as you move forward in your journey! It was so nice to see you in Indianapolis and I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio! Very best wishes as you continue your development and growth!
ReplyDeleteLisa, aiming for the right is a great goal, but there will be times when shifting back to the left is most effective and necessary for student understanding and success. The key to IBI is finding the right blend for the students that will challenge and encourage them to aim for more learner centered activities. Of the 5 IBI elements, which do you think will be the most challenging for both you and your students?
ReplyDeleteI liked how you explained the difference between the two! That helped me better understand the true difference!
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