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HASTI PUBLIC SCHOOL & JR.COLLEGE,DONDAICHA
A QUESTION FRIENDLY PEDAGOGY
our Hasti school is known in the academic world for its unique approach for effective learning . School is already practicing PBL, ABL and PBL pedagogy
we now intend to focus on * IBL approach to benefit the students and to develop the “3 Cs
This will enhance the involvement of students in learning the curriculum content
Inquiry-based learning as a new pedagogy — meaning they have questions about how to use it and if it’s worthwhile. Like *problem-based learning, exponents state that letting students investigate solutions to open questions has a range of advantages .
IBL it is a learning and teaching method that prioritizes student questions, ideas and analyses .
To highlight the pedagogy’s nuances, it is important to define inquiry-based learning from both a learner and teacher perspective.
From a student point-of-view , inquiry-based learning focuses on investigating an open question or problem.
They must use evidence-based reasoning and creative problem-solving to reach a conclusion, which they must defend or present.
From a teacher point-of-view, inquiry-based teaching focuses on moving students beyond general curiosity into the realms of critical thinking and understanding.
Teacher must encourage students to ask questions and support them through the investigation process, understanding when to begin and how to structure an inquiry activity .Using methods such as guided research, document analysis and question-and-answer sessions, you can run inquiry activities in the form of
Case studies
Group projects
Research projects
Field work, especially for science lessons
Unique exercises tailored to your students
Whichever kind of activity you use, it should allow students to develop unique strategies for solving open questions.
There are different kinds of inquiry-based learning, which become decreasingly structured and suit different classrooms:
Confirmation Inquiry — give students a *question, its answer and the method of reaching this answer. Their goal is to build investigation and critical-thinking skills, learning how the specific method works.
Structured Inquiry — give students an open question and an investigation method. They must use the method to craft an evidence-backed conclusion.
Guided Inquiry — give students an open question. Typically in groups, they design investigation methods to reach a conclusion.
Open Inquiry — give students time and support. They pose original questions that they investigate through their own methods, and eventually present their results to discuss and expand
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Regardless of the type, inquiry-based learning aims to develop students’ abilities to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information — *
Benefits of Inquiry-Based Learning
1. Reinforces Curriculum Content Whereas some consider inquiry-based learning as a departure from the curriculum, but it actually used to reinforce relevant content and improve understanding of core concepts.This is due to curiosity’s effect on the brain. .
2. “Warms Up” the Brain for Learning Running a brief inquiry activity to start class can help students absorb information throughout the day.
curiosity prepares the brain for learning — allowing students to become more proficient at understanding and remembering skills and concepts.
3. Promotes a Deeper Understanding of Content By delving into a concept through inquiry, students will understand:
• How the idea was developed
• Why the rule or formula works
• When they can properly apply the rule, idea or formula
This is because the process of asking open questions, solving them through original strategies, empowers students to take ownership of their learning.
4. Helps Make Learning Rewarding
Inquiry can help students learn in an attempt to earn
inquiry-based learning instills a different mindset.
5. Builds Initiative and Self-Direction Students can improve certain transferable skills through inquiry-based learning,
6. Works in Almost Any Classroom Inquiry-based learning can also benefit teachers, as you can repurpose activities for almost any classroom. Even regardless of grade and individual skill levels. Use an inquiry exercise as either a “minds-on” activity, review, full lesson or standalone project
7. Offers Differentiated Instruction
Running an inquiry-based learning activity will give you a chance to use differentiated instruction, strategies, appealing to the diverse learning styles of your students.
Students can work by themselves, or as part of a small or large group
To run an inquiry activity, there are broad principles you should follow:
Learners are at the centre of the inquiry process
Inquiry activities themselves should concentrate on building information-processing and critical thinking abilities.
should monitor how students develop these skills as they build conceptual understanding of the topic in question
Keeping these principles in mind keep you and your students focused on the overarching purposes of inquiry-based learning
Inquiry based learning will help developing Creativity, collaboration and Communication
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