Inquiry-based learning

definition

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is supported by constructivist and socio-constructivist theories of learning (Eick & Reed, 2002). (See constructivism, socio-constructivism for a definition)

Inquiry-based learning is often describe like a cycle or a spiral, which implies formulation of a question, investigation, creation of a solution or an appropriate response, discussion and reflexion about the result (Bishop et al., 2004).

This is so an learning process by exploration of natural or material world, which leads the learner to ask some questions and do discoveries in the seeking of new understanding.

With this pedagogy, children can learn science by doing it (Aubé & David,2003). The purpose is conceptual change.

Inquiry-based learning is so a students-centred process students-lead process. The purpose is to engage students in an active learning ideally based on their own questions. Learning activities are organized in cyclic way, independently of the subject. Each question lead to the creation of new ideas and other questions.

IBL follows from socio-constructivism because of collaborative work in which students find ressources, use tools ans ressources given by inquiry partners.Thus, students make progress by work-sharing, talk and building on everyone's work.

Models

Mettre le modèle cyclique

Tools

Websites:

PostNuke Module :

References

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