Inquiry Learning
Spencer, J. (2017, Dec 5). What is inquiry-based learning? Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlwkerwaV2E
John Spencer delivers a clear concise introductory video to inquiry-based learning with a great example, history, and process of inquiry-based learning.
Guido, M. (2017, January 19). What is inquiry-based learning: 7 benefits and strategies you need to know. Prodigy. https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/inquiry-based-learning-definition-benefits-strategies
This article clearly lays out benefits to inquiry learning, as well as tips for teachers to keep in mind while implementing inquiry based learning.
Heick, T. (2013, Oct 11). 4 phases of inquiry-based learning: A guide for teachers. TeachThought. https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/4-phases-inquiry-based-learning-guide-teachers/
There are several different models of the inquiry process. This article features a four phase version and really lays out the big ideas, tone, and actions involved in each step. The author even gives ideas of different technologies to use with each step.
Wabisabi Learning. (n.d.). 8 disadvantages of inquiry-based learning (with solutions). https://wabisabilearning.com/blogs/inquiry/nquiry-based-learning-disadvantages
This article is very cognizant that every instructional method has advantages and disadvantages. The focus of the article is on presenting inquiry-based learning’s disadvantages and providing ways to work around them.
Markham, T. (2013, July 3). The challenges and realities of inquiry-based learning. KQED. https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/29714/the-challenges-and-realities-of-inquiry-based-learning
This article presents the realities of inquiry-based learning currently for many teachers and presents challenges for educators to think about to improve inquiry-based learning.