A New Environment for Learning. This mode of learning offers varied levels of autonomy and independence and can be implemented anywhere – from brick and mortar settings to remote locations. Rather ...

Inquiry-based learning gives students a choice about what they will study, which leads to greater engagement. For educators who are new to this model, ...

By Thom Markham. A grave miscalculation exists in the minds of many educators: That inquiry-based learning, project based learning, and 21 st century competencies can flourish in industrial model ...

As inquiry models, project-based and problem-based learning sometimes feature these varying emphases: (chart adapted and expanded from John Larmer, Buck Institute for Education, blog in Edutopia ...

What is inquiry-based learning? Inquiry-based learning takes place when you’re posing questions or scenarios that help you grasp the broader applicability of whatever you’re studying.

Inquiry-based learning focuses on developing critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. This type of active learning encourages students to ask questions, analyze information ...

This session is for curriculum developers, leaders, and educators who want to develop inquiry materials for use in their classrooms and to join a larger community of educators who share an interest in ...

Much has been said and written about the benefits of active learning pedagogies for revitalizing traditional lecture-based courses. For example, collaborative learning approaches in the classroom ...

Inquiry-based teaching and learning, in contrast, begins with the teacher asking students questions and posing problems. From there, students employ their natural curiosity to research and develop ...

"All that inquiry based learning really is, is using those questions to help them grow and develop." Herd is a preschool education specialist with the Utah State Board of Education.