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Combining Inquiry and PBL: 3 Guidelines for Success

Combining Inquiry and PBL: 3 Guidelines for Success | Professional Learning for Busy Educators | Scoop.it

Engaging in inquiry does not mean logging hours in the library or on the computer searching for information. Especially with elementary students, inquiry happens in a variety of settings and experiences. As John Larmer, Editor in Chief of the Buck Institute, points out: “Students can find answers to their questions from many sources, including readings, but also experts, experiments, and field work.”


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9 Simple Steps that Inspire Inquiry-Based Learning in Science

9 Simple Steps that Inspire Inquiry-Based Learning in Science | Professional Learning for Busy Educators | Scoop.it

On the second day of our fairly basic activity, the students were generating fascinating questions about the material they were reading online. I quickly recognized an opportunity and tapped into the enthusiasm that was bubbling into our science classroom. We had stumbled together onto the first step in what turned out to be one of my most successful and meaningful teaching experiences.


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