Reflection 4

To inquire means to seek information by questioning. People who want to know something or are curious about something usually ask questions. That is the core of Inquiry-Based Learning. This style of learning encourages the students to ask questions to get a better understanding of the lesson. Asking questions open the door or bridges the gap that the student may have. Inquiry-Based Learning provides the student with the opportunity to further their knowledge; building on what they already know. To inquire implies that the student was involved in some type of activity and that, is another major part of this learning style. Inquiry-Based Learning permits the student to be involved. The fact that the student is asking questions is evidence that they are interested and the teacher has their attention. Inquiry-Based Learning allows freedom and tells you that the student’s mind is stimulated and they are thinking. Asking questions usually imply that your thought process is going. In this thought process, the student reflects, contemplates and tries to make sense of the lesson or topic at hand. The one thing that I absolutely love about Inquiry-Based Learning is that there are no limitations. The student is free to ask any question that comes to mind. Another great thing about Inquiry-Based Learning is that it does not only apply to school. Anyone can use it, whether it is a child, teens, and adults. All in all, Inquiry-Based Learning has a lot of advantages, it allows the student to feel like a student and it keeps the student interacted and involved. Asking questions is the heart of Inquiry-Based Learning.