Inquiry and Project-Based Learning in the Classroom
Inquiry and Project-Based Learning are crucial in having students gain better understanding on the subject given. Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) allows students to investigate real world questions. This type of learning involves higher order thinking questions which does not just allow for a yes or no answers. The students must think about the question and must critically think in order to come up with thoughts and answers. Project-Based Learning (PBL) requires the students to come together to collaborate, discuss, research then convening back to share what information each member has found. This gives the groups aspects of the topic from different sources. It involves real world challenges and problems. When working on my Unit Plan for third grade students about healthy choices, it allows the students to use real life situations and evaluate the different choices they make on a day to day basis. The unit question is: How do healthy choices help us and our environment? This question allows for a broad discussion and can be broken up into narrow essential questions. This unit will encourage the students to think about the different choices the make in regards to food and how this not only affects their bodies but also the environment.
You should remove the grey tone that is surrounding the text, just a suggestion. Other than that, good job!! I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeremiah! I didnt notice the grey highlighting through my previews but can definitely see it here! Look forward to your blogs as well!
ReplyDeleteCould've sworn I left a comment to this post, but it didn't go through! I think that this is great how you incorporate eating healthy and making better choices. They are not only making better decisions for their bodies but for their environments. Can't wait to see what this develops to!
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