Inquires
Refers to the work scientists do when they study the natural world
What is inquiry?
Originated in medical education as an alternative to information-dense lectures given to large classes.
What is problem-based learning (PBL)?
This step should always follow exploration
What is invention?
The students in one large group or several small groups assist the teacher in deciding how to proceed with the investigation
What is guided inquiry?
Instructor facilitates the class
What is process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)?
Where learners practice or refine their skill
What is discovery
This approach most closely mirrors scientists' actual work
What is open or full inquiry?
When grading, some credit is usually assigned for group work, attendance, and participation.
What is process oriented guided inquiry learning (POGIL)?
This version of the learning cycle uses: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate
What is biological science curriculum study (BSCS)?
The students have to create a model and they get a step-by-step guide on how to construct the model
What is structured inquiry?
Term used in educational contexts, that implies the building process is aided through cooperative social interactions
What is social constructivism?
After student assistants have distributed trays with magnets, water-filled tumblers, colored candy balls, light bulbs, scissors, paper, crayons, batteries, wires and paper clips, the teacher invites the learners to find out about these objects can do
What is exploration
This approach is more similar to a learning-cycle approach
What is coupled inquiry?
Concepts are introduced in text, lecture, and homework
What is peer led team learning (PLTL)?
Learning cycles reflect 3 theories in a complimentary way, using each for their strongest points but gives the greatest weight to 1 of them
What is "learning-by-reasoning"?