Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Journal Entry #7

Challenges to Inquiry approach learning:


  • Making sure the learning is meaningful and that it is something the students truly care about.
  • If the end result is not what the student expected the teacher has to be there to explain what may have happened.
  • If the project is huge (like the Borneo Project) the students must be prepared to accept defeats and that things like this are a part of life.
  •  Problem based and project based projects take time, a lot of time, to plan and prep.
  • Assessment can be a challenge.
  • Tools, software, technology may not all be available.
  • Community and school factors (parents may question this style of learning.)
There are many challenges to setting up something like this in the classroom but I am sure in the long run the success is worth the time and effort put forth.

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