Johns Hopkins University Master of Education in the Health Professions MEHP Chadia Abras PhD

Outline  What is Inquiry?  The Inquiry Cycle.  Benefits of the Inquiry Method.  Criteria for Successful Inquiry.  Inquiry Process.  Criteria for Problem and Question Selection.  Instructional Methods and Inquiry.  Conclusion.

Inquiry –Based Instruction Learner Information PropositionsSolutionsTechnology

Inquiry-Based Cycle

Benefits problem-solving critical thinking skills disciplinary content transfer of concepts new problem questions learn self-directed learning skills ownership of inquiry enhances student interest

Criteria for a successful inquiry

Inquiry Process

Criteria for Problem Selection  Relevancy  Significance  Interest  Research  Big enough  Small enough

Instructional Methods  Lecture  Group Discussion  One-to-One Instruction  Demonstration / Return Demonstration  Gaming  Simulation  Role Playing  Role Modeling  Self-Instruction

Conclusion