Project/Inquiry Based Learning has been a passion of mine ever since I discovered it about 5 years ago. Since then, I have stepped out of m...
Inquiry-based learning and project-based learning are two approaches that educators can use to engage students in authentic learning.
Inquiry Project Based Learning Buzz Bee a Mover, a Shaker or a Maker By Jennifer Pieratt What’s the buzz on inquiry project-based learning? Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is centred around questions- students develop their own and learn to use technology, research, and
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If you are getting started with inquiry, you may wonder where to start and how to prepare for something that is student-led. Although using an inquiry
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Sylvia Duckworth's graphic illustrates questions students can use to guide inquiry-based learning ideas that act as a catalyst for curiosity.
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At my school, we use Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle. Many of our staff are new the PYP and new to inquiry-based teaching and learning, so we find this inquiry cycle provides some structure to the elusive process of inquiry. How do I use the inquiry cycle? What do the different stages of the process look like?…
In simple form, inquiry-based learning is more of a student-directed way of learning rather than teacher-directed. In some cases, teachers may set the general framework for learning, but for the most part, the learning is based on the students questions, ideas and passions. But how do you provoke those questions in the first place? Inquiry-based
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PROJECT-BASED LEARNING What is PBL? The Buck Institute created this helpful video for teachers. Here is a great link to...
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Planning project-based learning becomes a little tricky when it comes to the academic standards. This post provides tips for teaching PBL with standards!
Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and engaged, self-directed learners. Learn more about the five core elements of successful PBL.
The mission of the SMILE (Stanford Mobile Inquiry-based Learning Environment) Consortium is to actively engage students by flipping the current model of lect...
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