Inquiry learning is a way of
learning in which engaging experiential learning and community outreach is an
integral component of instruction and assessment.
~ Danielle Armstrong
I recently participated in a
professional learning session on inquiry-based instruction and it was very
eye-opening. I experienced three forms
of inquiry learning: structured, guided and open. Prior to this session, I did not understand
that there are different levels of exposure to this process. Now I am
considering how this will impact my lesson planning.
Learning about Argumentation,Discorse and Inquiry-based learning with the wonderful teachers of DCSD!!! @DeKalbSchools @DCSDSTEM pic.twitter.com/59I2m52WCI— Danielle Armstrong (@DanielleDda28) June 5, 2018
I am currently designing three mini-lessons
on force, mass and motion for an 8th grade physical science class. To add to the
lessons authenticity, I plan to include an engaging scenario that allows my
students to use their understanding of the concepts in a way that allows for
choice and creativity. Engaging the students with the task of being a modern-day
toymaker, will provide for multiple opportunities for engagement, action and representation. With the goal to elicit
deep understanding of the concepts, I will include strategies that allow
students to not only express their understanding, but evaluate the ideas of their
peers, revise ideas and offer an excellent opportunity for authentic assessment.
Technology will not only be used to present information, but to document
evidence, provide feedback to others and to share ideas with the digital
community with the incorporation of web 2.0 tools.
It is so refreshing to share my ideas with you. Incorporating all of the standards, models and principles can seem daunting, but being able to get feedback from fellow educators will ensure that my students are experiencing true inquiry-based learning. In other words, provide suggestions and feedback in the comments section below. Stay tuned for future posts with links to my lessons.
HI Danielle! Great post! I am not sure if they will have what you need but have you visited www.microsoft.com/en-us/education/education-workshop/default.aspx ? They have a lot of examples of incorporating technology and use of experts in the field through skype. There might be something there that you could use in your lessons. It sounds so interesting! I think the students are going to love being toymakers. I think you could have students give each other feedback on their inventions through flipgrid or even blogging.
ReplyDeleteHello Jennifer!Thank you so much for your link! It is very helpful. I am looking to add flipgrid as well!
ReplyDeleteCool! Great use of Skype! Seeing your post reminded me of NASA's free webinar series they have going on for educators this summer. They have one in the next couple of weeks over force and motion. https://www.eiseverywhere.com/333638 Here is the full list of webinars. https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/edu-5-8-current-opps.html
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun lesson-love the toy maker idea and the use of Skype. I, too, am new to the different levels of exposure of inquiry learning. I will be interested to see how the different types show through in your mini lessons. Great post!
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