Inquiry and Problem Based Learning Resources
What is Problem Based Learning?
http://www.pbl.uci.edu/whatispbl.html
This article from the University of California gives an introduction to problem based learning. It includes a helpful chart that breaks down PBL characteristics and gives a how and why for each point.It defines the “problems” in problem based learning and addresses the role of the teacher.
Connect: Inquiry Learning
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ifi/resources/classroom/connect/
Follow the link to this issue of Connect: Inquiry Learning. Articles include inquiry in kindergarten and middle school, as well as effective questioning and using technology to support inquiry.
Questions to Guide Inquiry
http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/inquiryquery.html
Visit this page to review a list of questions that teachers can use to guide their students in a way that encourages critical thinking. Questions are open-ended and can be applied to many different grade levels and subject areas.
Project Based Learning
http://pbl-online.org/default.htm
This website provides 5 steps for teachers to plan projects that focus on inquiry. With an account, users can also search for projects that have already been designed by other teachers.
Project Zero: Inquiry Learning
http://hea-www.harvard.edu/ECT/Inquiry/inquiry1text.html
This website is published by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. It gives an overview of inquiry learning, and then gives multiple classroom examples of conversations between teachers and students. The website provides commentary on these examples to help teacher apply the principles in their classroom.