Part A
This week you have read about inquiry in the classroom with a focus on science and math. These resources can be used as you collect ideas for implementing constructivist learning in your own classroom. Reflect upon the readings and videos.
In your paper,
- In two to three paragraphs, describe two inquiry-based approaches that would work well in your classroom.
- As related to the readings, explain why these approaches are effective in a constructivist classroom.
- Explain at least two benefits and two challenges (four total) of inquiry-based learning in the math or science classrooms.
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Part BProvide a complete lesson plan (using the template from Gagnon & Collay, p. 5) for one content-area lesson using the inquiry-based learning approach. For the lesson plan template,
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- (Constructivist learning design: Key questions for teaching to standards).
- Refer to p. 5 (p. 32, Table 1.1 Constructivist Learning Design Template).
While designing the lesson plan using inquiry-based learning, take a look at the content you need to teach and consider what themes, issues, concepts, or questions are raised. Once you have an understanding of this,- Engage the students by making real-world connections through highlighting a higher-order thinking question.
- Include at least two scholarly references within the lesson plan.
The lesson plan should be the final pages of your paper, after your references.
Part A of your assignment paper must be between 4 and 5 pages, not including the lesson plan or the required title and reference pages. Submit for peer review upon completion. Cite at least two course readings and two outside resources (at least four total). The paper must be double-spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font. Check all content for grammar, spelling and to be sure that you have properly cited all resources (in APA format)
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Rubic:
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Describes two inquiry-based instructional approaches – Fully explains two inquiry-based approaches and connects course and/or outside readings
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Explains why the two inquiry-based instructional approaches are effective in a constructivist classroom -Fully explains why the selected inquiry-based approaches are effective in a constructivist classroom and connects course and/or outside readings
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Explains the benefits and challenges of inquiry-based approaches in a math or science classroom – Fully describes two benefits and two challenges of inquirybased approaches in the math or science classroom and reflects on personal experiences in the classroom
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Attached lesson plan displays elements of Constructivist Learning Design (CLD) – Lesson plan uses CLD, applies the inquiry based approach, and includes references used
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Written communication – No syntax, spelling or grammatical errors making the paper very easy to read
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Uses correct APA formatting Very minor or no APA, grammatical, or spelling errors within the paper.
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Readings:
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Armstrong, T., Brown, D. E., Burton, W., Dueck, J., Ferguson-Baird, B., Fulford, K., Lake, T., & Law, D. (2019). Catch a fire : Fuelling inquiry and passion through project-based learning. Portage & Main Press.
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- Chapter 4 provides the reader an explanation of “expeditionary mathematics,” or math that results from students studying their community.
- Read pp. 45-70.
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Constructivist Learning Design
Gagnon, G. W. Jr., & Collay, M. (2005). Constructivist learning design: Key questions for teaching to standards. Corwin Press.
- Read p. 5 (pp. 32, Table I.1 Constructivist Learning Design Template).
- You will use this template as a sample lesson plan.
- Koomen, M., Kahn, S., Atchison, C. L., & Wild, T. A. (Eds.). (2018). Towards inclusion of all learners through science teacher education. BRILL.
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- Chapter 14 discusses five strategies for including all students in the science classroom.
- In the ebook Table of Contents, go to Section 3, then scroll to Chapter 14 and read pp. 151-163.
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Video
HISD DMOL. (2019, August 6). Developing higher-order thinking skills (1-4) [Video]. YouTube.
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- Kaitlin Barnes discusses how she allows student engagement in the classroom and develop higher-order thinking and literacy skills.
Optional Resources
Heal, J. (2022, April 6). Using inquiry to support deeper learning. edutopia.
- This post explains “effortful” follow-up questions for teachers and students
Participatory educational research. (2020). Emerald Publishing Limited. Access through LIRN.
- This study provides the positive results of a science teaching strategy that includes basic and integrated science process skills with students in a collaborative setting.
SECCEducationalTV. (2014, July 25). 21st century skills: Higher order thinking – introduction [Video]. YouTube.
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- This video provides an overview of HOTS as a 21st-century skill.