Inquiry

article is about the love for science in elementary students. It focuses on “two inquiry-based instructional strategies” that will promote learning and interest in science (Spencer & Walker p. 18) .The strategies listed in the article supports the work of John Dewey. In order for the methods to work students need to “use reflective and critical thinking skills” (Spencer & Walker p. 18). Overall, “inquiry and inquiry-based strategies helps students to develop a deeper understanding of science and…

Scientific inquiry The National Science Teachers Association (2014) defines scientific inquiry as, “the diverse ways in which scientists study the natural world and propose explanations based on the evidence derived from their work. Scientific inquiry also refers to the activities through which students develop knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, as well as an understanding…

Inquiry-Based or Discovery Learning Students learn through exploring and asking questions about topics they consider interesting (Shindler, 2009). In this regard, student learning occurs in a classroom that fosters inquisitiveness and motivation. In an inquiry-based classroom, students are engaging with the curriculum through questioning (Shindler, 2009). It enables them to elicit their thinking by observing their environment and forming questions about it (Shindler, 2009). Then as a class,…

In this section I will discuss the approach known as embodied inquiry. Specifically, I will elaborate on how embodied inquiry offers a way of interacting with research participants, collecting and analyzing data, and writing research findings that integrate the new episteme offered by somatic psychology. Embodied inquiry is the path by which embodied understanding happens (Todres, 2007). In research methodology, embodied understanding involves…

Inquiry based approach to learning is one way that an educator can teach children in a classroom, this approach is one that can get children to be hands on. It also gets children to learn from others their own age and also share their own knowledge. It is also a great way to involve the whole class and get them to ask each other questions. Inquiry learning helps children to learn how to gather information, knowledge and understanding, along with being able to seek the truth and the topic they…

Throughout the article “Teaching Practices of living inquiry” by Karen Meyer there were many ideas that were new to me such as the main concept of living inquiry. I was curious to know and understand how an ongoing living of an everyday life can be a practice. A practice which lets you enjoy every part of your life living in “being in the moment” and from this theory Karen Meyer developed a course which involves pedagogy and practices of each experience. From reading the article and putting…

three concept-related paradigms, the paradigm of reflection and inquiry teacher education seems to be more comprehensive. For instance, it appreciates the utilization of standards and concepts in teaching (as competency based teacher education focuses on) and individual teacher’s personal experiences as a major source of professional improvement in teaching (as personal orientation to teaching focus on). On top of this, reflection and inquiry model tries to address the recent argument of…

For me, when teaching science I believe it is best taught thought guided inquiry. When teaching with the guided inquiry model, it allows students to investigate the teachers question while using their own designs and selected procedures. Guided inquiry is a different way of thinking. Students in elementary school now are taught science a different way than when we were taught. Guided inquiry is a way to offer inquiry, planned, and guided instruction by a team of teachers and a school…

Moon Inquiry Reflection I have a fairly clear understanding of the lunar phases and orbit. I know that, as the moon travels around the Earth, it is illuminated by the sun at different angles. The different angles of illumination are what cause the eight phases that we observe from Earth. I also know that the moon takes about thirty days to rotate the Earth and the rising and falling of the moon on the horizon follows a pattern. The moon activities impacted my learning in that I was more…

Practice Inquiry Competencies Practice inquiry competencies include; translation of new knowledge and application of that knowledge to contribute to a positive change in patient outcomes. Np’s will use evidence-based approach to manage patient care and treatment, including applying research findings to improve patient outcomes. Clinical guidelines will be individualized and executed as they relate to the specific practice. Technology and information Literacy Competencies Nurse Practitioners…