Inquiry-Based Learning

A required course in high school journalism would give kids the tools to tell the stories of their communities and make them active contributors to civic life—not just readers and writers.

Small, daily shifts in the way middle and high school teachers ask questions can boost student engagement.

A seasoned teacher breaks down the basics of inquiry to help all teachers feel comfortable implementing the method in the classroom.

An inquiry-focused method gives students a way to connect scientific ideas to their experiences and apply their learning.

Assignments that are bigger than a lesson and smaller than a unit are a good way to experiment with inquiry-based learning.

Helping students become independent, questioning thinkers begins with stepping back and guiding them to take the lead in their learning.

Asking students to examine their own possessions from the perspective of a historian in the future helps them sharpens their analytical skills.

Teachers can guide students to be in control of their learning by asking questions that promote reflection and engaging class discussions.

Teachers can use inquiry to guide students to engage in learning activities that are personally and culturally relevant to them.

Prominent scholars say that to drive deeper learning, students need to become accustomed to confusion—and develop the persistence to find their own answers.

By leaving space in their lessons for authentic curiosity to take hold, teachers can enable deeper learning.

The 3 Ds learning model is designed to facilitate deeper learning and increase student motivation.

Find information, strategies, protocols, and tools to promote curiosity and engage students in asking questions, thinking critically, and solving problems.

Tips for ensuring that your students’ research fosters genuine inquiry.