Double Entry Journal #8

What are some challenges to inquiry approaches to learning?

Some may think that inquiry based learning is that it is unstructured and may fail to provide proper scaffolding, assessment, and redirection as projects unfold. General academic skills, students may have difficulty developing logical arguments and evidence to support their claims (Krajcik et al., 1998). Students often find it hard to work in groups, manage their time, the complexity of work, and motivation (Achilles & Hoover, 1996; Edelson et al., 1999).

Make connections between project-based learning and three research based strategies (Choose strategies you have not already been assigned to read about). Give a brief explanation of the connections.

A good way to show students that they have done well on an asssignment or a project is to Provide Feedback. Feedback improves learning, helps students see their errors and how it can be corrected.
Another connection between project-based learning and a research strategy is that teachers can use Stimulations and Games. When students use multiple systems of representing knowledge, the better the students are able to think about and recall what they have learned. Simulations enhance potential by making modeling dynamic.
The third connection between project based learning and research based strategies is Cues, Questions, and Advanced Organizers. Finding out what students already know and then connect new ideas to what the students already know. Asking questions and then prompting students to reply with cues. Students learn for when they are given information in multiple ways.

Citations:
Hyper link to each website about reasearch based strategies.

Barron, B. (2008). Teaching for meaningful learning. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/pdfs/edutopia-teaching-for-meaningful-learning.pdf