Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersions PDF

Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersions By: Mark Gerald V. Granada, LPT Let us unlock the keywords! What do you know about these words? Inquiry It is a question that you ask to get some information. It is the process of asking about or investigating something to find out more abo...

Inquiries, Investigations, and Immersions By: Mark Gerald V. Granada, LPT Let us unlock the keywords! What do you know about these words? Inquiry It is a question that you ask to get some information. It is the process of asking about or investigating something to find out more about it. Investigation It is a proper inquiry or efficient study. Immersion It is learning a skill by using only that skill. It is the fact of becoming completely involved in something. Research study Research is like exploring things to come up with the best idea/s to respond to the needs of society. Concept It is a conceptual representation abstract objects, or abilities that make up the fundamental building blocks of thoughts and beliefs Research is an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws Two Types of Research Brainstorming is a way of inquiring about ideas that will help you to develop concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the said issues What do you need to consider in writing research? 1. A problem that is most interesting to you 2. Existing problems in the class/school/campus which one may want to solve 3. Existing needs of the community or society 4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields 5. Prevailing theories and philosophy Example of Research Agenda Activity GROUP ACTIVITY Inquiry is a method that aims to extend knowledge, undertake doubt, or solve a problem How do you prepare for research?  Focus. An ill- structured problem demands consideration of diverse perspectives.  Decide on a topic. Think- aloud asks probing questions, monitors, and encourages participants to decide on a topic.  Understanding the problem. This will include clarifications of misconceptions and possibilities.  Design on the problem. This is the final stage to address problems within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways.