Guiding Inquiry Three Key attributes of Inquiry Teaching Relevant question Use of science processes Inductive approach

Guiding Inquiry Three practical principles Inquiry is new to many of us, so its use must be planned to be done well There are good reasons to structure inquiry in instruction—e.g., safety Structuring inquiry does not have to diminish its instructional potential

penny is used to tip the jar/flask… that is all it does opening of jar/flask is down jar/flask is tipped a bit

POE Predict Observe Explain PEEL Project--

Discrepant Event A discrepant event puzzles the observer, causing him or her to wonder why the event occurs as it did. These situations leave the observer at a loss to explain what has taken place. (Koballa, n.d.)

Cognitive Dissonance Cognitive dissonance is a psychological phenomenon which refers to the discomfort felt at a discrepancy between what you already know or believe, and new information or interpretation. Learning & Teaching website:

Cognitive Responses Assimilation Accommodation Resistance to Learning

What are some ways to encourage student engagement? Discrepant events – whoa, that’s not what I expected… Puzzles & challenges – bet you can’t… Vividness – being bedazzled can be wonder-full (pyros) Immediacy – it just happened (playground science) Magnitude – superlatives sell (biggest, fastest, oldest) Significant – this is so important (to you, to the world) Aesthetics – wow, now that is just cool… (outer space) Often these (and other) motivational attributes overalp