Terry's Tech Tips

Inquiry-based learning:  Inquiry-based learning  (noun) is a form of  active learning  that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios—rather than simply presenting established facts or portraying a smooth path to knowledge. The process is often assisted by a  facilitator .  Inquirers will identify and research issues and questions to develop their knowledge or solutions. Inquiry-based learning includes  problem-based learning and is generally used in small-scale investigations and projects, as well as  research .   Source:   Wikipedia Based on research results ("Make it Stick' By Peter Brown and many others!),  Inquiry-based learning provides the following benefits: increased student engagement    better retention/understanding of the material What does Inquiry-based learning look like? If you are interested in exploring this pedagogy, I think one of the easiest ways to understand Inquiry-based learning is to see how other teachers are using it in