Inquiry Based Learning - Nebraska · Laying the groundwork for inquiry. Choosing a topic. ... 3-4...
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Inquiry Based Learning
E rin & D evin S choening
Student Driven Inquiry Projects
A re.. .
S tudent centered
P rocess driven
R ewarding
A ction provoking
Collaborative
A re not.. .
A science fair
A poster contest
A competition
A dult/ parent directed
Laying the groundwork for inquiry
Choosing a topic
S tudents should choose topics they are passionate about
T opics should inspire students to take positive action
Bullying Adoption Labor Trafficking Pollution
Drug Abuse Natural Disasters Smoking
Divorce Racism War Di bil it i
Interest based groups
3-4 S tudents
Grouped by interest
Guided by a mentor
Role of the mentor
A ct as a guide
A dvise students on locating resources and using them effectively
H elp interpret difficult/ sophisticated information
P rovide goal setting and time management advice
H elp students to be accountable
B e there when they take action
S upport them as they share their learning with
Research
Multiple perspectives
I nterview experts
Taking Action
Sharing Learning
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