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Ko ia kāhore nei i rapu, tē kitea
He who does not seek will not find
An Inquiry is where you ask questions which are meaningful to you, and in which you do not necessarily have easy answers. You focus on the process rather than the solution.
Kath Murdoch's Inquiry Cycle (image on right) is a good cycle to follow and you will go through these stages.
Below will explain each stage further.
Why is Inquiry important?
Why is Inquiry important?
An Inquiry allows you to understand the problem through user research. It allows you to set aside your assumptions and gain insight into users and their needs. It allows you to analyse your observations and synthesise them to define the core problem or problems.
An Inquiry allows you to understand the problem through user research. It allows you to set aside your assumptions and gain insight into users and their needs. It allows you to analyse your observations and synthesise them to define the core problem or problems.
It also can help with:
Clarity of Purpose: It helps to clearly define the research objectives, questions, and hypotheses, ensuring that the researcher and stakeholders are aligned on the purpose of the study.
Resource Planning: It allows for the estimation of the resources required, including time, budget, and personnel, which is crucial for effective project management.
Ethical Considerations: A well-prepared proposal addresses ethical considerations and ensures that the research will be conducted in an ethical manner, especially when involving human subjects or sensitive data.
Feasibility Assessment: It provides an opportunity to assess the feasibility of the research, including the availability of data, access to participants, and potential challenges that may arise during the inquiry process.
Peer Review and Feedback: A research proposal can be reviewed by peers and experts in the field, providing valuable feedback and improving the quality of the research design before the actual inquiry begins.
Benefits of Inquiry for you...
Benefits of Inquiry for you...
“Inquiry-based learning focuses on helping learners get from the curiosity stage into critical thinking and deeper levels of understanding.”
“Inquiry-based learning focuses on helping learners get from the curiosity stage into critical thinking and deeper levels of understanding.”
There are lots of advantages of inquiry-based learning
You build skills that are beneficial for all areas of learning and day-to-day life - comprehension, critical thinking and communication skills.
You deepen your understanding of topics and content.
You explore topics of interest to you. You take ownership in your own learning.
You are engaged! You immerse yourself into the learning process. You make connections, ask questions and learn more effectively as you reach conclusions backed by research.
You use initiative and self-direction.
You learn how to ask questions, discuss topics, collaborate and cooperate with others.
You create a love of learning.
You learn on a higher level.
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