PBL and Inquiry

 

Welcome to PBL and Inquiry

This module is designed to connect the elements of PBL with inquiry.  It will start with a PD on project-based learning, then connect the elements of PBL with inquiry, and finish with the 5E model as a method of instructional design.

Project Based Learning (PBL)
 

This video focuses on the Buck Institute's Elements of PBL.  The reflection doc below is to identify an element and start thinking about how it can be integrated into your classroom.   

PBL Reflection doc
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Inquiry

 

This PD focuses on the big idea of Inquiry.  The reflection doc below expands on the information from the PBL reflection doc and connects it to inquiry.   

Connecting elements of PBL and Inquiry
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The 5E Instruction Model

 

Now that you have a better idea of the elements of PBL and Inquiry let's look at one way to design instruction.

5E Planning doc
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Resources

 

PBL Inquiry 5E
PBL Works Embracing Inquiry-Based Instruction Article Empowering Students: The 5E Model Explained
Teaching Kids to Give and Recieve Quality Peer Feedback Article Inquiry-Based Tasks in Social Studies Article Blended Learning and the 5E Instructional Model Article
Authenticity = Lifelong Learners Article Direct Instruction or Inquiry-Based Learning Article
Creating a PBL Unit Based on Local History in Elementary School Article What is Inquiry-Based Learning Video