INTRODUCTORY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 1

ACTIVITY: The clinical student will summarize the essential elements of inquiry, and describe how inquiry teaching differs from conventional"teaching by telling."

GOAL: To provide the clinical student with a conceptual understanding of inquiry-oriented instruction as opposed to the more traditional expository (teaching by telling) form of instruction.

PROCEDURE:

1. Begin by viewing the following videos 1. What is Inquiry Learning. 2. Teaching Inquiry in the Classroom.
2. Write a brief essay that explains your view of the nature and goal of inquiry-oriented instruction. Cite evidence from the videos for any claims that you make.

CRITERIA:

• Your paper should be 1-2 pages in length, double spaced.
• 1-inch borders all around.
• Your paper should be free of grammatical and spelling errors.