Inquiry Based Learning
School Education • 10 Day • €80
Preparation
- Once accepted to the course, participants will be directed to an online platform where they will have access to basic information, articles, videos and other resources on inquiry-based learning (IBL). On this platform, they can learn about the basic principles of CSL, different inquiry models, question types, examples of activities and evaluation.
- Participants will receive a guidance document with case studies on CSO practices, lesson plans and evaluation tools.
- Prior to the course, an online meeting will be organized with the participants to share the course program, expectations, use of the online platform and other logistical information.
Course Description
This course aims to provide teachers, educators and education professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively use an inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach. The course will provide detailed information and practical applications on the basic principles of CBL, different inquiry models, types of questions and questioning techniques, designing and implementing activities, student-centered approach, critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, evaluation and feedback.
Objectives of the Course
- To enable participants to understand the inquiry-based learning (IBL) approach and to grasp the basic principles of this approach.
- Recognize and apply different models of inquiry (e.g. 5E model).
- To develop techniques for asking effective questions and guiding students towards inquiry.
- To gain the skills to design and implement CSI activities.
- To ensure that students become active and responsible learners by adopting a student-centered approach.
- To develop critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills.
- To be able to use evaluation and feedback methods effectively in CSO.
Methodology
- Interactive presentations and discussions
- Group work and cooperative learning
- Workshops and hands-on activities
- Inquiry activities and projects
- Review of sample lesson plans and activities
- Observation and micro-teaching
- Expert guest speeches
- Online forums and discussion groups
- Peer learning and feedback
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course participants will be able to;
- Explain the importance and benefits of inquiry-based learning (IBL).
- Recognize and apply different models of inquiry.
- Will be able to ask effective questions and lead students to inquiry.
- will be able to design and implement STL activities.
- Will be able to adopt a student-centered approach and enable students to be active and responsible learners.
- will be able to develop critical thinking, problem solving and creativity skills.
- Will be able to use evaluation and feedback methods effectively in CSO.
Following
- Participants will complete an online evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the course.
- After the course, participants will be able to stay in touch with each other and the trainers through the online platform, share their experiences and get support.
- Participants will be encouraged to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in their own educational settings and to develop and share their CSO practices.
Daily schedule of training activities:
Day 1
Welcome and introduction
Inquiry-based learning (IBL): Concepts, principles and importance
Differences between CSO and traditional teaching
Activity: Brainstorming, inquiry activities experience, group discussion
Inquiry-based learning (IBL): Concepts, principles and importance
Differences between CSO and traditional teaching
Activity: Brainstorming, inquiry activities experience, group discussion
Day 2
Different inquiry models
5E model, inquiry cycle
Activity: Analysis of inquiry models, application examples
5E model, inquiry cycle
Activity: Analysis of inquiry models, application examples
Day 3
Question types and question asking techniques
Open-ended questions, focused questions, leading questions
Event: Question design workshop, question asking exercises
Open-ended questions, focused questions, leading questions
Event: Question design workshop, question asking exercises
Day 4
Designing CSO activities
Learning objectives, activity planning, material selection
Event Workshop on designing and planning CSO events
Learning objectives, activity planning, material selection
Event Workshop on designing and planning CSO events
Day 5
Student-centered approach and CSO
Active learning, learning by doing, discovery
Activity: Student-centered CSO activities, in-class applications
Active learning, learning by doing, discovery
Activity: Student-centered CSO activities, in-class applications
Day 6
Critical thinking and CSO
Analyzing, evaluating, interpreting
Activities: Critical thinking activities, discussion and writing
Analyzing, evaluating, interpreting
Activities: Critical thinking activities, discussion and writing
Day 7
Problem solving and CSO
Problem identification, solution generation, evaluation
Activities: Problem solving activities, scenario analysis
Problem identification, solution generation, evaluation
Activities: Problem solving activities, scenario analysis
Day 8
Creativity and CSO
Idea generation, innovative thinking, product development
Event: Creative CSO activities, project design
Idea generation, innovative thinking, product development
Event: Creative CSO activities, project design
Day 9
Evaluation in the CSO
Process assessment, product assessment, portfolio
Activity Review of assessment tools, assessment practices
Process assessment, product assessment, portfolio
Activity Review of assessment tools, assessment practices
Day 10
Course evaluation and closing
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection, future plans
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection, future plans
Target Audience
This course is suitable for teachers, educators, school administrators and all professionals interested in inquiry-based learning at preschool, primary, middle and high school levels.
