Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Internet resources (1)
1. Models of inquiry-based learning - some general references on various models of inquiry
http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/inquiry/
2. Constructivism & the Five Es - in the Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS) model, the constructivistic learning process is explained by employing five "E"'s: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate.
http://www.miamisci.org/ph/lpintro5e.html
3. Levels of inquiry: Hierarchies of pedagogical practices and inquiry processes - this paper gives a comprehensive discussion of various types of inquiry-based lessons, including discovery learning, interactive demonstration, inquiry lesson, inquiry lab & hypothetical inquiry. The "sidebar stories" give clear illustrations of inquiry-based lessons and questioning techniques. A good read.
http://www.phy.ilstu.edu/pte/311content/effective/levels_of_inquiry.pdf - pdf file of the paper
www.phy.ilstu.edu/pte/311content/inquiry/levels_of_inquiry.ppt - powerpoint of key ideas
4. Physics by Inquiry (PbI) approach - by L.C. McDermott & Physics Education Group at University of Washington
http://www.phys.washington.edu/groups/peg/pbi.html

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