Inquiry-Based Learning Methods PDF

**Inquiry-Based Learning** Inquiry-based learning is a student centered teaching method that empowers learners to ask questions investigate real-world problems and construct their own understanding of the world around them. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in proble...

**Inquiry-Based Learning** Inquiry-based learning is a student centered teaching method that empowers learners to ask questions investigate real-world problems and construct their own understanding of the world around them. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning. There is so much happening in our world that is worth our learners discovering and experiencing. **5e's Model** The 5E Inquiry-Based Instructional Model is based upon cognitive psychology, constructivist theory to learning, and best practices in STEM instruction (Bybee and Landes 1990). The 5E learn cycle leads students through five phases: ENGAGE, EXPLORE, EXPLAIN, ELABORATE, and EVALUATE. The 5E instructional model brings coherence to different teaching strategies, provides connections among educational activities, and help science teachers make decisions about interactions with students (BSCS 2019). "The 5E's Model Instruction promotes active learning. Students are involved in more than listening and reading. They learn to ask questions, observe, model, analyze, explain, draw conclusions, argue from evidence, and talk about their own understanding. Students work collaboratively with peers to construct explanations, solve problems, and plan and carry out investigations." -Rodger Bybee **5E's EXECUTION** The 5E's Model of Instruction includes five phases: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. **\*Engage** The first phase of the 5E's Model engages students by having them mentally focus on a phenomenon, object, problem, situation, or event. In the first phase of the learning cycle, the teacher works to gain an understanding of the students prior knowledge and identify any knowledge gaps. It is also important to foster an interest in the upcoming concepts so students will be ready to learn. **\*EXPLORE** The exploration phase provides students with a common base of hand-ons activities. These activities will help students use prior knowledge to inquire, generate new ideas, and conduct a preliminary investigation (Bybee 2009). This phase of the learning cycle usually incorporates the main inquiry-based experience, which nurture students' understanding (Duran and Duran 2004). **\*EXPLAIN** The third stage in the instructional model is more teacher-directed and guided by the student's experience in the previous phase (Duran and Duran 2004). Students explain their understanding of concepts and the teacher corrects students' misconceptions (Bybee 2009). During this phase the teacher may provide formal definitions, notes, and labels (Duran and Duran 2004). **\*ELABORATE** The elaboration phase of the 5E's Model focuses on giving students space to apply what they've learned. This helps them to develop a deeper understanding. Teacher may ask students to create presentations or conduct additional investigations to reinforce new skills. This phase allows students to cement their knowledge before evaluation. **\*EVALUATE** According to (Bybee 2009), "The evaluation phase encourages students to assess their understanding and abilities and provides opportunities for teachers to evaluate student progress toward achieving the educational objectives". (p.5). Formative and summative assessment are appropriate in this phase. Duran and Duran (2004) provides a list of non-traditional forms of assessments that are appropriate for evaluating students' understanding and performance: portfolios, performance-based assessment, concept maps, physical models, and journal logs. **LESSON PLANNING USING 5E's Model in MATHEMATICS** A lesson plan is the instructor\'s road map of what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during the class time. Then, you can design appropriate learning activities and develop strategies to obtain feedback on student learning. 2024-09-19 12:59:36.580000