This episode focuses on inquiry-based learning, a key component of Project Based Learning (PBL).
The host emphasizes that inquiry benefits all learners, not just those who are struggling.
Authenticity in PBL units is crucial for promoting inquiry and engagement.
Ryan suggests three moves to use inquiry to develop active learners:
Student-led questions: Encouraging students to develop their own driving questions to foster a sense of ownership and curiosity.Scaffolding inquiry: Utilizing frameworks, "I wonder" boards, and provocations to guide students' questions.Emphasizing real-world problems: Linking inquiry to authentic methods used by professionals.The host highlights that PBL offers a structured instructional model that facilitates inquiry, unlike some other models like STEM or service learning.
The six steps of the PBL process, as outlined in Episode 5 and the book PBL Simplified, are explained as a model for inquiry:
Define the problem.Determine solution criteria.Research possible solutions.Select a solution.Test the solution.Reflect on the solution.Listeners are encouraged to download a resource with the six steps of the PBL process.
The host recommends listening to the PBL Simplified for Teachers Podcast for additional examples and resources related to PBL.
The episode concludes by highlighting that inquiry, facilitated through PBL, empowers students by equipping them with the skills to solve problems.
The next episode will discuss voice and choice, further exploring student empowerment in PBL.
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