We learn best when we are at the center of our own learning. Inquiry-based learning is a learning process through questions generated from the interests, curiosities, and perspectives/experiences of the learner. When investigations grow from our own questions, curiosities, and experiences, learning is an organic and motivating process that is intrinsically enjoyable.(1)
and I found that the traditional approach to learning different in many aspects to inquiry- based learning which are in this table
Inquiry-based learning | Traditional approach to learning |
Teacher Role: As coach and facilitator | Teacher Role: As dispenser of knowledge |
* Transmits information | * Communicates with groups |
* Communicates with individuals | * Helps students process information |
* Directs student actions | * Directs student actions |
* Explains conceptual relationships | * Facilitates student thinking |
* Teacher's knowledge is static | * Models the learning process |
* Directed use of textbook, etc. | * Flexible use of materials |
Student Role: As passive receiver | Student Role: As self-directed learner |
* Records teacher's information | * Processes information |
* Memorizes information | * Interprets, explains, hypothesizes |
* Follows teacher directions | * Designs own activities |
* Defers to teacher as authority | * Shares authority for answers |
* Transmits information | * Communicates with groups |
This approach was not previously used here in the Bahrain schools because during the years of my studies I didn't know this approach and it was not used by our teachers but recently, it has been used in Bahrain schools and I have decided to use it with my students because it is very useful for them.
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