Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning
Inquiry-Based Learning teaches students how to learn. It increases student comprehension of course content, and it is easily adaptable to different learning styles. It does require a greater time commitment than traditional teaching methods.
Program one, Introduction to student Centered Instruction
Program one explains the strengths and weaknesses of Inquiry Based Learning, a student centered instructional method that incorporates cross-discipline study, critical thinking skills, and structured research with students' learning styles to produce a student generated model of a given concept, process or knowledge base.
Program two, Achieving Learning Outcomes
Program two guides educators through delivery methods that increase student interest in course material and promote students' self-esteem. Educators and students explain which methods work best in the classroom and how those methods improve content retention, increase workplace skills and encourage life-long learning.
Program three, Tools for Successful Learning
Program three illustrates how instructors incorporate media into lesson plans, how they teach students to use media and how they build media resources for optimum student use. After participating in this program, the viewer will understand how different media (i.e., online libraries, e-mail, audiovisual resources) can be used to enhance Inquiry Based Learning.
Program four, Addressing Learner Differences
Program four studies how learning theories (i.e., Myers/Briggs type indicator) can help instructors understand learning styles and develop teaching methods to address those styles. Experts discuss several theories and then select one or two as the main model. Emphasis is placed on understanding preferred learning styles, and on how instructors often teach according to their own learning styles.
Program five, Assessment Strategies
Program five explores how and what instructors assess when they apply Inquiry Based Learning techniques in the classroom. Topics include planning, incorporation, and measurement of assessment. Emphasis is placed on the multiplicity of the assessment, grading, monitoring of student progress, teacher intervention, and unique student solutions.
Program six, Application Methodologies
Modes of Inquiry, addresses the various methodologies that may be applied to an Inquiry Based Learning approach to education.
Program seven, Application Methodologies
Digital Portfolio, reviews the digital portfolio of mediums and methods that faculty might use in their inquiry based Learning approach to education.
Program eight, Application Methodologies
Interactive Summary, summarizes the information presented in the seven programs.
Ordering Information
For information about the Inquiry-Based Learning video series, call MnSAT at (651) 296-2383.
For information about graduate credit, please visit St. Mary's University or Bemidji State University.
