Inquiry-Based Learning: The Ultimate Guide
This video is about Inquiry-Based Learning.
In The Order of Phoenix, the fifth of the Harry Potter series, Dolorus Umbridge takes over as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher and instantly transforms the class into a textbook-based class focused on passing the standardized tests. When Harry questions whether this will prepare them for the chaos of fighting against Vold . . . err . . . um . . . he who must not be named . . . Umbridge punishes him and he ends up forming his own school within a school called Dumbledore's Army.
Dumbledore's Army is purely inquiry-based. While Harry is the teacher, he is mostly a guide on the side, empowering the students to ask questions and find the answers themselves. They rely on each other and on various spell books to solve problems and answer their questions. While the process might seem messy compared to Umbridge's approach, the students learn at a rapid pace because they aren't wasting time repeating what they already know.
This is an example of inquiry-based learning.
Although since it takes place in the UK, it's probably enquiry-based learning.
History of Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-based learning has existed for thousands of years. Socrates and Confucius both used variations on an inquiry-based format. It's a critical component of the scientific method of the early enlightenment and it was a core idea within both Dewey and Montessori's notions of student-centered learning.
Pedaste shares a model of the four phases of inquiry. It starts with orientation, which is often a discussion. From there, it moves into conceptualization, where students generate questions and define a hypothesis. This leads to investigation, where students explore, experiment, and interpret data, often in a way that is flexible and dynamic. Finally, they move into a a conclusion.
Heather Banchi and Randy Bell define four different types of inquiry that you can view on a spectrum from teacher-centered / structured to learner-centered / open.
Level 1 is Confirmation Inquiry, where the teacher teachers the concepts, creates the questions, and models the process for students.
Level 2: is Structured Inquiry, where the teacher creates the initial questions and shares the procedures then walk through the rest of the inquiry process by collecting and analyzing data and drawing conclusions.
Level 3 is Guided Inquiry, where the teacher provides the research questions but students own the research or experimentation process.
Level 4 is Open/True Inquiry. Here students formulate their own questions, design their own experiments or research, collect their own data, and share their findings.
According to Banchi and Bell, teachers should start with levels 1 and 2 and use those as scaffolding, so that students can learn the inquiry process.
Here are a few places you can start with inquiry-based learning.
In language arts or social studies, you can do a wonder-day or wonder week project, where students develop their own questions and move through the inquiry process. You can also do a Genius Hour project, where students not only ask their own questions but design their own product as a result. In math, you can have students explore a concept and develop their own problems. And in science, you could do a science fair project or a myth-buster style approach to testing an urban legend.
If we want students to own their learning, we need them to remain curious. And this is why inquiry-based learning is so valuable.
SOURCES:
National Institute for Health. (2005). Doing Science: The Process of Science Inquiry. science.education.nih.gov/supp...
Bell, T.; Urhahne, D.; Schanze, S.; Ploetzner, R. (2010). "Collaborative inquiry learning: Models, tools, and challenges". International Journal of Science Education. 3 (1): 349-377. Bibcode:2010IJSEd..32..349B.
Bruner, J. S. (1961). "The act of discovery". Harvard Educational Review 31 (1): 21-32.
*Note that this is a great work from Bruner, who is one of my favorite theorists
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I love that you used Harry Potter as the analogy here! I've always wanted to do this!! :)
precisely on point. The big idea of raising a generation that can identify a problem think critically an and find a solution is something every teacher should strive to impact in every child's life.
I am guilty of asking too many guiding questions because I am in a hurry to get to the point. I need to remember that this is a differentiation technique great for all learners. Harry Potter was student led and an engaging example!
Great video! Simple, concise, and straightforward.
I love this because it allows the students to work together and understand that there is a problem that needs to be solved, which allows them to think for themselves which better prepares them for the real world. I also think the four levels of inquiry-based learning allows for a further understanding of the why.
@spencereducation
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm a huge fan of inquiry but I think it's important that students have adequate background knowledge first.
This is a great video that showcases how we as teachers can move from a teacher-centered style to a student-centered classroom. I am guilty of taking over the lesson when I see my students struggle because we are short on time, but this helped break down how we as teachers can differentiate the method in one of the four levels of Inquiry-based learning
@DefiantAML
4 ай бұрын
I suppose time limits need to be in place for each part of the process so everything can be done on time.
this is just brilliant!! you have researched and included such a wide range or sources here! included pedagogical theory, all in an easy to view format. Thank you so much for your great work
Reminder that teacher is the guide, where students can learn at a rapid pace without wasting time with repetitive thought. The 4 concepts are a good organizing tool .
@spencereducation
Жыл бұрын
So true. The time element is big.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful lesson
Good example of harry Potter in the beggining.. Nd the explanation of ur own abt the inquiry👏👏👏👏👏
@spencereducation
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it. I love Harry Potter!
Hi, I love this and would very much want to use it in class! However, the Hebrew translation is somewhat off at times. Could you please open the "add subtitles" option in the video's settings so I can make the necessary corrections?
My classes have done genius hour projects a few times but it always just feels like another research project that you're being graded on
@stephaniemurria5534
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see a lesson on this.
great video
Thank you so much for your video! It has been very helpful!
@spencereducation
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Wonderful! Just a little bit of feedback - the background music was too loud for me to really hear and digest what you were saying. Maybe it's just me, but I thought I would share this. Great content, thanks.
TQ...IT makes me think...
I love this analogy. Will use this forever.
@spencereducation
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind words!
Awesome video! I love the analogy that you used to help make a difficult concept understandable. I might have to borrow your analogy whenever I explain it to other people!
Brilliant
Hi, what software do you use to make the slides/animation? they look nice
@spencereducation
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I typically sketch things out by hand and then add the visuals to Keynote and put it all together in iMovie.
@GotUpLateWithMoon
Жыл бұрын
@@spencereducation thank you for taking the time to reply me! I see the sketch is the key.
How does inquiry-based learning compare to PBL? Thanks, nice video and connection to Harry Potter, a hero who's much-loved by our self-proclaimed nerdy daughter.
What an awesome video, thank you so much!
can I use this video?
The example at the beginning from the Harry Potter movies was perfect!
@spencereducation
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm a huge Potterhead!
@lisagoria4697
3 жыл бұрын
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Did not expect to find Harry Potter. Glad I did.
but it makes the person think they come up with the idea on their own when in fact the teacher guided them to what they thought was the "right" answer. you have to be careful how they trick people into a certain way of thinking.
very interactive and good for teachers
Thankyou for the Harry Potter analogy, this helped me so much in my understanding, I have an essay on IBL due tomorrow
@spencereducation
3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
Using my favorite movie to help me learn for my worst subject. thank you
visual example (Harry potter is a good choice), very good explanation to people who find this an easier way to understand, step-by-step process, guides. This video is very educational to youngsters, who are new to inquiries ,and to those who need a good refresher. I like this content :)
Brilliant analogy!
@spencereducation
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Loving the link to HP - worth sharing.
Great explanation and video!
This voice over is so cool! It's raw & has a great cadence.
@lisagoria4697
3 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
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@lisagoria4697
3 жыл бұрын
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@lisagoria4697
3 жыл бұрын
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Excellent job!
Awesome video. Thank you!
@spencereducation
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
Awesome ..............loved the comparison to HP
Music is a tad too loud for the voiceover, but good video nonetheless.
@jer3165
4 жыл бұрын
That user tho-
A super urgent favor... can u approve my contribution with Spanish subtitles?. I checked them very well. Thank you
@deissyjaramillo952
5 жыл бұрын
pleaaaase
Wow. Thank you so much!
thank you for this video!
I love that you use HP to explain this!!! Legend!!
F*ck why am i crying 😭
Thank youuuuuuu!
so well done 👏 👏 (I had to go get an emoji)
I'm Potterhead ok , I had an essay about Inquiry Based Learning and I felt it was so boring and not interesting at all. But guess what thank you for making me understand the topic using what I love.
Who else here for class work? Or just me?!?!!😈😈😈👹👹👹🧟♂️🧟♂️👺👺👺🩸🩸🩸
lovely example of teacher Dolores Umbridge, great starting connection ti grab audience´s attention.
@spencereducation
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!