Description

Are you interested in self-designing a professional development class for yourself? This short class gives you a quick foundation and "how to" so you can more easily prepare your LRA-based professional development plan (see other titles). 

At the same time, this class serves as micro-class on an important pedagogical topic: inquiry-based learning. Learn about the different levels, with an emphasis on open or true inquiry. Consider the benefits and strategies for implementation. 

Documentation: A certificate of completion is provided that lists the course title, clock hours, date of completion, learning goals or topics, your name, the organization name and logo, a representative signature, and a unique certificate ID number. No matter how many teachers successfully use our classes for PD purposes, we must always advise you to check with your state or employer requirements for acceptance of clock hours.

Course Outline

    1. Description, Learning Goals, & Completion Requirements

    1. Audio: Introduction to IBL and LRA

    2. Acquisitive vs Inquisitive

    3. Tourist vs Explorer

    4. The Autonomy Continuum

    5. LRA Three Step Overview

    1. The Work Before the Work

    2. Finding Your Focus

    3. Finding & Evaluating Sources

    4. Calculating Time Required

    5. Writing the Plan

    1. Critical Reading

    2. Reflection Log

    3. Reflection Examples

    4. Shared Inquiry

    1. Applications

    2. Finding Yourself on a Side Quest

    1. LRA Professional Development Ideas

    2. Review Quiz

    3. Certificate of Completion & Survey

    4. Course Survey

About this course

  • 2 Clock Hours
  • 4 Modules

  • Books to Get

    None. You are not required to purchase any learning materials for this class. All learning content is provided in the course. Any 3rd party content is free.

  • Completion Requirements

    1) View all content. 2) Complete quiz. 3) Complete course survey. Quiz is auto-graded, must be completed at 80% or higher accuracy, and can be retaken as needed.

  • Education PD Topics

    This course presents content relevant for the following PD topics: pedagogy, instructional design, inquiry-based learning

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This course is asynchronous and self-paced. You work through the modules in order, but on a schedule that best fits your needs. You have a full year from the time you sign up to complete the course.
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Learning Goals

By the end of this course:

  • Gain a foundational understanding of inquiry-based learning, including benefits and challenges.
  • Know the difference between acquisitive and inquisitive learning.
  • Learn about 4 levels of inquiry-based learning, with an emphasis on open (true) inquiry. 
  • Review strategies for evaluating sources and for reading critically.
  • Be prepared to design a learning plan for engaging in reflective, inquisitive learning.


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