2. Introduction:
In this session, you will
discuss inquiry based learning (IBL) as a
learner centred approach.
be introduced to 5E instructional model and
design activities based on four levels of IBL.
3. Rationale:
•Kenya is implementing Competency Based
Curriculum (CBC)
•CBC recommends use of learner centred
approaches such as Inquiry Based Learning
(IBL)
•IBL fosters learners ability to investigate, think
and work independently
4. Rationale
• This session will enhance your understanding
of IBL for effective teaching and learning of
science and mathematics
5. Learning Outcomes
By the end of the unit, you should be able
to:
•demonstrate understanding of inquiry
based learning for effective teaching and
learning,
•demonstrate ability to design activities that
promote inquiry based learning,
•appreciate the role of IBL as a learner
centred approach.
6. Reflection:
What are some of the ways that teachers can
make learners to be actively involved in the
learning process?
7. IBL
• Inquiry-based learning is
an approach to learning that emphasizes the
learner’s role in the learning process
•
It incorporates a process of exploring the world,
which leads to:
a) Asking questions
b) Making discoveries
c) Conducting research/experiments
.
8. Steps to conduct inquiry
1.Problem statement
•For example to investigate ions present in solid Y
•Key Inquiry question
• how can you determine ions present in solid Y
2. Data collection
•design an experiment to test for ion present
3. Analysis
•inferences from observations
4. Conclusion
•ions present based on inferences
10. Inquiry Based Teaching Strategy
•Creating Key Inquiry Question ( KIQ)
•Designing and carrying out an experiment or
investigation to obtain data that help answer the
question
•Analyzing and interpreting data
•explaining the findings based on the data in
response to KIQ
11. Levels of Inquiry Based Learning
Level Problem/ KIQ Procedure Conclusion
(Relationship
between variables)
Confirmatory
Structured enquiry
Guided Enquiry
Open Enquiry
12. Task 1
1. In pairs
2. Identify the level of IBL in activity 1
3. Convert the activity into the other levels of
IBL
4. Share in the plenary
17. • Provides a
carefully planned
sequence of
instruction that
places students
at the center of
learning.
• It comprises of
the following
elements
18. Elements and strategies of 5E Model
Engage
Purpose
•Arouse curiosity and generate interest
•Elicit prior knowledge
•Connect to prior knowledge
•Set the objective of the lesson
Activities
•Assessing and tapping into what students know or
think about the topic
•Asking key questions and encouraging responses
19. Explore
Purpose
•Probing, inquiring, and questioning experiences;
leading to discovery of new knowledge and skills
•Establish conceptual relationships and
understanding
Activities
•Conducting activities (hands-on, & minds-on)
•Predicting and forming hypotheses or making
generalizations
•Recording observations and/or generalizations
20. • Sharing ideas and suspending judgment
• Discussing tentative alternatives
Explain
• Purpose
• Connecting prior knowledge and background to
new discoveries
• Communicating new understandings/ concepts
• Connecting informal language to formal language
21. Activities
•Explaining, listening, defining, and asking
questions
•Using previous observations and findings
•Providing reasonable responses to questions
•Interacting in a positive, supportive manner
22. Elaborate/ Extend
Purpose
•Application of new learning to a new or similar
situation
•Extend and explain concept being explored
•Communicate new understanding with formal
language
•Make conceptual connections
23. Activities
•Applying new terms and definitions
•Using previous information to probe, ask
questions, and make reasonable judgments
•Providing reasonable conclusions and solutions
•Recording observations, explanations, and
solutions
24. • Evaluate
• Purpose
• Assess understanding (Self, peer and teacher
evaluation)
• Demonstrate understanding of new concept by
observation or open ended response
• Apply within problem situation
• Show evidence of accomplishment
25. Task 2
Critique and Improve the sample lesson plans by:
i. Discussing the appropriateness of Key Inquiry
Question and level of IBL
ii. Identifying activities given that address the various
aspects of the 5E instructional model in the lesson
plan.
iii. Identifying technology based resourses used in the
lesson
iv. Discussing the formative learner assessment used in
the lesson
v.Identifying how the lesson is adapted for SNE
vi. Share your critique in plenary
26. Conclusion
• You have discussed IBL and 5E Instructional
Model as learner centred approaches.
• These approaches will enhance
– active learner involvement
– problem solving skills.
– quality of teaching and learning
– improved learning outcomes
• It is expected that you will apply the skills
gained in this session in supporting teachers for
the benefit of the learners.
27. Conclusion
• You have discussed IBL and 5E Instructional
Model as learner centred approaches.
• These approaches will enhance
– active learner involvement
– problem solving skills.
– quality of teaching and learning
– improved learning outcomes
• It is expected that you will apply the skills
gained in this session in supporting teachers for
the benefit of the learners.
28. Conclusion
IBL is rooted in the famous Chinese proverb
“Tell Me and I Forget; Teach Me and I May
Remember; Involve Me and I Learn”
