Inquiry Based Learning Quiz

Which of the following demonstrates Inquiry Based Learning?

• Jenny listens as the teacher explains grammar rules and tells her how to use them.

• Aira is curious about slang expressions, so the teacher encourages him to research commonly used slang in different regions and present his findings.

• Ms. Barrete believes learning verb tenses is essential, so she makes her students memorize conjugation charts.

• James sits quietly while Mr. Rivera lectures about the history of the Filipino language.

Dewey believes the best type of learning happens by...

• Sitting and listening

• Experience

• Following directions

• Teacher directed problems

In a language class, Olivia and Benjamin are tasked with using newly learned vocabulary to create and perform a short dialogue set in a café. Which of the following approaches would make their lesson more student-centered?

• Asking Olivia and Benjamin to memorize a list of vocabulary words without context.

• Encouraging Olivia and Benjamin to create and perform a short dialogue using newly learned vocabulary in a real-life scenario.

• Delivering a long lecture about the history of the language without student interaction.

• Requiring Olivia and Benjamin to copy grammar rules from the textbook without application.

Avery is a teacher who wants to implement Inquiry Based Learning in her classroom. What age group of children is best suited for this approach?

• K-3

• 4-7

• 8-12

• All school age children

How does inquiry-based learning promote higher-order thinking?

• It teaches grit, perseverance, growth mindset, and self-regulation

• It enables students to take ownership over their own learning and to reach their goals.

• A & B

• It doesn't promote higher-order thinking.

Who defines IBL as an approach where students investigate through questions?

• Caswell & Labrie (2017)

• Tanim & Grant (2013)

• Marks (2013)

• Chisholm & Godley (2011)

Which type of inquiry involves the teacher choosing topics and questions while students design the solution?

• Structured Inquiry

• Guided Inquiry

• Controlled Inquiry

• Free Inquiry

Why is inquiry-based learning useful in language classrooms?

• It encourages communication skills

• It reduces student participation

• It focuses only on writing skills

• It eliminates research activities

Scarlett, a language teacher, is introducing inquiry-based learning to her students. What is the best way for her to start the lesson?

• Give a lecture about the topic and ask students to take notes.

• Ask students to memorize definitions before discussing the topic.

• Present an essential or big question that encourages students to think critically.

• Present an essential or big question that encourages students to think critically.

During a group activity, Elijah is hesitant to participate in discussing the big question. As a teacher, what should you do?

• Ignore Elijah and let them sit silently.

• Assign Elijah a small but meaningful role to help them engage.

• Ask Elijah to leave the group for not participating.

• Tell the group leader to handle the situation without intervention.