Responding on: Inquiry-Based Learning...

I think that an inquiry-based learning approach can be useful in the classroom for many reasons. I am new to this type of education as, in general, I came from a completely different educational environment and culture in which I was used to the memorization information in classes, as well as, a little interactions with the teachers. However, I can now feel how asking questions in class can be useful in gaining a better understanding anything. I think that students have a better chance to learn and keep information if they explore it through questions and discussions in their classes.

As a future ESL teacher, I want to use inquiry-based learning in my own classroom. I also want to be happy along with my students about learning and want to know why and how the learning process works. By using the English language in their daily lives, students can apply their knowledge towards thinking critically. I do not think this will be an easy work. Still, I believe that including inquiry-based learning in the quarterly classes will benefit my students for the rest of their lives.

Inquiry-based learning can help motivate ESL students by encouraging them to collaborate as they learn. ESL students can also benefit by having to communicate orally as they participate in activities with their peers. Students also need to learn to give reasonable evidence, and make a good conclusion. As teacher, I believe that when students feel good about themselves, they defiantly will do better in school. Surely this inquiry-based learning is going to help the students realize that the skills they are learning now can be applied later in the real world.