An introduction to using inquiry in the classroom.

1. Inquiry Based Learning
Kate Morris

2. Inquiry Based Learning is…
• Student-centered
• Teacher-guided
• Engaging
• Investigating real-world topics
• A learning process

3. Inquiry Based Learning Creates…
• A unique and interesting learning
environment
• Authentic, meaningful experiences
• Discovery and deep, enduring
understandings
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4. Implementing Inquiry with the 5 Es
Evaluate
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate

5. Engage
• Tap into students’ prior knowledge
• Spark interest in the topic

6. Explore
• Provide an investigation or activity to
develop student understanding
– Hands-on or interactive
– Independent, partnered, or group

7. Explain
• Students formulate an explanation
• Confirm student understandings and
clarify any misconceptions

8. Elaborate
• Challenge students’ thoughts and ideas
• Create an opportunity to deepen
understandings

9. Evaluate
• Students reflect on their experiences
• Assess student understanding

10. Evaluate
Engage
Explore
Explain
Elaborate

11. Sources
BSCS 5E instructional model. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.bscs.org/bscs-
5e-instructional-model
Northeastern Illinois University. (n.d.). Inquiry based learning. Retrieved from
http://www.neiu.edu/~middle/Modules/science mods/amazon
Why inquiry?. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://galileo.org/teachers/designing-
learning/articles/why-inquiry/
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Slide 2 -3:
woodleywonderworks. (Photographer). (2012, June 8). Insect Convention
[Classroom Pano] [Web Photo]. Retrieved from https://flic.kr/p/bVACx8
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Discovery Education. Available from http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
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