RESOURCES
There are many different forms of inquiry learning models. Each has a unique design and function, but what they all hold in common is a desire for student's active engagement with an authentic learning process, the discovery of knowledge, and the sharing of findings. As a fellow educator, I have listed "families" of inquiry learning below for you to discover.
Idea Generation Strategies
As a teacher, if you are "wondering" where to start read this synopsis...
Educational Leadership Article: Thinking Skills NOW
"Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers" by Donald J. Treffinger
Creativity Tools - Mind Tools
Educational Leadership Article: Thinking Skills NOW
"Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers" by Donald J. Treffinger
Creativity Tools - Mind Tools
Inquiry-based Learning
Concepts to the Classroom - Guide to Inquiry-based Learning
Youth to Learn - Intro to Inquiry Learning
Teacher's guide to Inquiry-based Learning from the Learning Resource Center, Alberta Canada
Youth to Learn - Intro to Inquiry Learning
Teacher's guide to Inquiry-based Learning from the Learning Resource Center, Alberta Canada
focusoninquiry.pdf | |
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rubric.pdf | |
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Project-based Learning
Edutopia
Gary Stagger's Blog
Oniline Resource for PBL
Seven Essentials for Project-Based Learning - John Larmer and John R. Mergendoller
Gary Stagger's Blog
Oniline Resource for PBL
Seven Essentials for Project-Based Learning - John Larmer and John R. Mergendoller
what_makes_a_good_project.pdf | |
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Challenge Based Learning
"Challenge Based Learning is an engaging multidisciplinary approach to teaching and learning that encourages students to leverage the technology they use in their daily lives to solve real-world problems through efforts in their homes, schools and communities."
Apple - Challenge Based Learning
Apple - Challenge Based Learning
cbl_classroom_guide_oct_2011.pdf | |
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Problem-based Learning
"Problem-based learning (PBL) is focused experiential learning organized around the investigation and resolution of messy, real-world problems."
IMSA's PBLNetwork
IMSA's PBLNetwork
Authentic Learning
Authentic Learning focuses finding solutions to real-world problems and utilizes multidisciplinary learning methods.
Educase Learning Initiative - Marilyn Lombardi
Educase Learning Initiative - Marilyn Lombardi
eli3009.pdf | |
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Creative Problem Solving
Strategies and approaches to generate ideas, make decisions and produce solutions
Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers - Don Treffinger
Center for Creative Learning
Creative Tools Renee Victor Valqui Vidal
Preparing Creative and Critical Thinkers - Don Treffinger
Center for Creative Learning
Creative Tools Renee Victor Valqui Vidal
5chapter5creatools.pdf | |
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The Big6
" The Big6 integrates information search and use skills along with technology tools in a systematic process to find, use, apply, and evaluate information for specific needs and tasks."
The BIG6
Rob Darrow wiki big6
The BIG6
Rob Darrow wiki big6
WebQuests - Bernie Dodge
"A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web"
WebQuest.org
Bernie Dodge - WebQuest Taxonomy
Concepts to the Classroom
Internet4Classrooms
WebQuest.org
Bernie Dodge - WebQuest Taxonomy
Concepts to the Classroom
Internet4Classrooms