RSA#2-Inquiry Based learning

http://elearningindustry.com/inquiry-based-learning-model

This week we are discussing inquiry based learning.  The above website mentions several 

informative topics including the history of inquiry based learning, steps involved in inquiry-based 

learning, and the principles surrounding this type of learning. 

The history of inquiry based learning, according to elearning, involves the work of Joseph Schwab in 

the 1960s.  As one of the key founders, his idea states that social experiences are used to investigate 

and learn how to solve problems in certain scenarios.

As we all know, the basis of inquiry based learning is the question at hand.  Teachers need to 

remember that inquiry-based learning is a process and that it will help learners grasp a deeper 

understanding for the topic at hand.  According to the elearning website there are 5 steps to inquiry 

based learning:

     

         1. Ask questions

         

         2.  Probe into various situations

         

         3.  Conduct analyses and provide descriptions 

       

         4.  Communicate findings, verbally or in writing

         5.  Think about the information and knowledge obtained

These 5 steps are supported by the first assigned reading this week.  The four step inquiry process 

includes the following:

1.   Pose real questions

2.  Find resources

3.  Interpret information

4.  Report findings. 

The elearning website goes on to support this week’s reading with four principles.  Each principle 

aligns with the four step inquiry process.