Open AccessInquiry Takes Time
Author(s) -
Jennifer L. Branch
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
iasl conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2562-8372
DOI - 10.29173/iasl7533
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , focus group , protocol (science) , mathematics education , process (computing) , focus (optics) , pedagogy , computer science , psychology , sociology , medicine , physics , alternative medicine , pathology , anthropology , optics , radiology , operating system
This study examined the inquiry process of a group of Grade 9 students (ages 14-15) as they completed an inquiry project on a topic of their own choice and shared their project using a PowerPoint presentation. Data for the study was gathered using informal observations and two verbal protocol methods: Think Afters and Think Togethers. The study found that students needed a lot of time to explore information before they were able to web their ideas and develop an essential question to examine more fully. Choosing a topic focus and developing an inquiry question was a challenge for many students. Most required assistance from peers, teachers, and teacher-librarians as well as the time to explore background information.