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Reflective inquiry as a constructivist, student-centred instructional technique

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Description

Reflective inquiry is defined in the article as "a thinking process through which individuals examine their experiences to better understand the assumptions and implications of events and actions". It combines inquiry activities (investigation, hypothesis formulation, data interpretation) with reflective thinking, which the article says prompts students to relate new knowledge to prior understanding and understand their own thinking. In the study it was operationalised through lesson plans using thinking skills, concept mapping, scaffolding graphic organizers, question prompt tactics and interactive journals.

Design Implications

Context

Requirements

  • Requires lesson plans built on reflective instructional strategies and teacher training; the study used a one-week intensive training programme for participating teachers

Constraints

  • The article notes inquiry's complex nature may account for the lack of inquiry teaching in most Nigerian schools and colleges

Target Learners

  • Technical college year-II Electronic Works trade students

Learning Goals

  • Electronic Works trade achievement, including diagnosis and repair of radio, television and communication systems
  • Workplace thinking and problem-solving skills

Claims

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Key Sources

  • Dr (Mrs) T. C. Ogbuanya & Dr A. S. Owodunni. (2015). Effects of Reflective Inquiry Instructional Technique on Students' Academic Achievement and Ability Level in Electronic Work Trade in Technical Colleges. Journal of Education and Practice, Vol.6, No.7. https://www.iiste.org
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title Reflective inquiry as a constructivist, student-centred instructional technique
description Reflective inquiry is defined in the article as "a thinking process through which individuals examine their experiences to better understand the assumptions and implications of events and actions".
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