Inquiry Learning
Mini Lesson Brainstorming
I teach a small-group math class for students with a variety of learning disabilities, and I plan on using word problems and right triangle trigonometry in my mini lessons. When working with word problems that relate to the “real world,” students are given a picture of how a particular concept may be used. Most teachers teach the formula and then list numbers that students must plug in the formula. When a teacher gives the students a word problem, they are required to figure out which piece of information correlates with which part of the formula. Due to the complexity, this may involve me as a teacher spending more time to come up with problems that relate to each student’s life. I plan on using a few types of assessment. I will assign the students a project – to create their own word problem that involves solving using trigonometric ratios, which addresses Principle 1 ( Implementing Inquiry , n.d., p. 2). This assignment will also have a rubric to help guide them through this thin...
The best keyword used in your illustration of inquiry learning is mistake. The word mistake should be encouraging and reassuring to all educators. I believe some teachers are afraid of failure from their students when approaching inquiry learning, but we must let the students try until they get it. Inquiry learning is the most effective way to foster 21st century learning concepts. We can no longer “baby” the learning process, the students must learn independence. Great choice of words!
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