“Inquiry Learning Word Cloud” by Christopher Lister is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
This blog posting reflects a summary of my learning on the topic of inquiry learning for the EDCI 569 #learningproject assignment.
Starting point:
I attempted to introduce an inquiry learning block into my weekly schedule last year and it did go well. I did not scaffold the process nearly enough to ensure all my learners experienced success. http://christopherlister.ca/choice/reintroducing-inquiry-learning-into-the-elementary-classroom/
Making connections:
I needed to understand how other k-12 educators were incorporating inquiry learning:
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/learning-project-reflection-inquirychat/
Theoretical frameworks:
All classroom decision should be made based on evidence-based research. Inquiry learning falls under the overarching learning theory of constructivism.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/constructivism-the-foundation-of-inquiry-learning/
Understanding the cycle of inquiry:
Before blindly jumping into an inquiry project it is important to know where you plan to take your students learning.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/inquiry-learningproject-reflection/
Important questions around inquiry learning:
When introducing inquiry learning into the classroom there will inevitably be stumbling blocks along the way. It is nice to get ahead of the curve and learn from others.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/3-important-questions-on-classroom-inquiry/
Models of inquiry:
Exploring Spirals of Inquiry by Halbert and Kaser helped me understand the need for this type of student-centred learning.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/inquiry-lit-review-reflection/
Scaffolding the inquiry process:
Helping student understand and define inquiry learning is important.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/scaffolding-an-inquiry-question-with-kids/
The importance of self-regulated learning skills:
Time is needed to make sure students, embarking on a journey of inquiry learning, have the necessary learning skills to be successful.
Variations of inquiry learning:
Game-based and simulation-based learning lend themselves well to the pursuit of inquiry learning.
http://christopherlister.ca/tiegrad-2/game-based-learning-in-an-inquiry-framework/
Resources:
My Diigo bookmarks on the topic of inquiry learning:
https://www.diigo.com/outliner/2o04r1/Genius-Hour-CHOICE-Inquiry-Personalized-Lerning?key=j3rb5xgstu
Twitter Chats associated with inquiry:
#InquiryChat – Biweekly on Thursdays at 6pm PST
#GeniusHour – First Thursday of every month at 6pm PST
Key BC educators involved with inquiry learning:
Hugh McDonald @hughtheteacher
Neil Stephenson @neilstepenson
Gallit Zvi @gallit_z
Linda Kaser @lkaser
Judy Halbert @JLHALBERT
Future:
I have just started to collect and curate my own content on the topic inquiry learning and look forward to continuing to explore this in the future.