Inquiry Based Learning

This topic submitted by Saundra Castrilla ( dbox@alltel.net ) at 12:55 on 2/26/99. Additions were last made on Monday, April 3, 2000.

Inquiry based learning is an opportunity for students and teachers to learn
from questioning and discovery. Students and teachers enjoy this type of learning
because it enables them to be creative and at the same time it allows them to
express their individuality.
Some of the challenges and benefits of inquiry based learning revolve around
experimenting. Teachers and students formulate questions that they desire answers
to and then they set out to seek them. Other benefits revolve around the
flexibility and empowerment of inquiry based learning. Students are not given
drill and skill oriented lessons, but are given the freedom to explore various areas of the given topic.
One activity I planned for the classroom had to do with the unit on flight.
The students had to bring in pieces of plastic, cardboard, and/or paper to make
their own flying maqchine. They had to construct a flying machine that would soar
through the air. This activity required much creativity and inquiry in order to make the final product successful. Other ways I incorporate inquiry in my classroom is
through open discussions, small group activities, and experimenting.

Next Article
Previous Article
Return to the Topic Menu

Here is a list of responses that have been posted to this Discussion Entry...

Important: Press the Browser Reload button to view the latest contribution.

Respond to this Submission!

IMPORTANT: For each Response, make sure the title of the response is different than previous titles shown above!

Response Title:
Author(s):

E-Mail:
Optional: For Further Info on this Topic, Check out this WWW Site:
Response Text:


Article complete. Click HERE to return to the Inquire Ohio Feedback Menu.

It is 4:26:21 AM on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Last Update: Monday, April 3, 2000