Inquiry-Based Learning

Inquiry-based learning is a student-centered learning which is focused on developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, seeking solutions to questions, and reflecting on what students are doing. 

 I had been studied in a traditional school for many years which was based on memorization of facts, listening to teachers, and giving answers that teachers expected from us. Traditional way of learning did not involve a lot of thinking, but knowing concepts well. In college I experienced some inquire-based learning when teachers encouraged us to make observations, ask questions on what we were doing, reflect, and evaluate. That kind of learning required a lot of learning.  

In my future classroom inquire-based learning will definitely be a big part. I will try to incorporate this type of learning in every subject to make connection between various disciplines. Lessons will be based on students’ interests. I will make emphases on collaborative work where students are divided into smaller groups to discover things and search answers to questions on their own. Hands-on activities will be used to make connection to ideas. Technology will be integrated to enhance students’ thinking and creativity. Computers are useful to search information, contact experts, and share their projects with others. All these and many other inquiry learning techniques will be useful to involve students in learning process.