Inquiry-Based Learning
Instead of just presenting the facts, use questions, problems, and scenarios to help students learn through their own agency and investigation.
5 Steps to Creating a Rigorous Humanities Course
Challenging assignments inspired by college-level standards can help students broaden their understanding of content.326Getting First Graders Started With Research
Teaching academically honest research skills helps first graders learn how to collect, organize, and interpret information.814
What the Heck Is Inquiry-Based Learning?
Teachers use inquiry-based learning to combat the “dunno” -- a chronic problem in student engagement. Check out these four steps for creating inquiry-based curriculum.27.9kHow to Use the 5E Model in Your Science Classroom
An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.3kInquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies
Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.10kStrengthening Civics Education With an Inquiry-Based Approach
By letting students drive the conversation, schools can prepare them for a lifetime of civic participation.243Cultivating Curiosity Among Older Students
Small, daily shifts in the way middle and high school teachers ask questions can boost student engagement.783How to Engage Students in Historical Thinking Using Everyday Objects
Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.3.7k4 Common Obstacles to Implementing Inquiry-Based Learning—and How to Overcome Them
A seasoned teacher breaks down the basics of inquiry to help all teachers feel comfortable implementing the method in the classroom.659Teacher Moves That Cultivate Learner Agency
Helping students become independent, questioning thinkers begins with stepping back and guiding them to take the lead in their learning.1.2kWant Mastery? Let Students Find Their Own Way
Prominent scholars say that to drive deeper learning, students need to become accustomed to confusion—and develop the persistence to find their own answers.4.5kPutting Students in Charge of Their Learning Journey
By leaving space in their lessons for authentic curiosity to take hold, teachers can enable deeper learning.4.8kResources and Downloads to Facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning
Find information, strategies, protocols, and tools to promote curiosity and engage students in asking questions, thinking critically, and solving problems.8kDiscover, Discuss, Demonstrate: Using Inquiry-Based Learning to Keep Students Engaged
The 3 Ds learning model is designed to facilitate deeper learning and increase student motivation.2.5k
