Resources - 2 articles on Inquiry/Experiential Learning

This aritlce describes a high school social studies experiential learning project where the students renacted an 1840s wagon train. My sharing anecdotes from this experience the author hopes to inspire other teachers to initiate experiential education in their school.

Byerly, S. (2001, May). Linking classroom teaching to the real world through experiential instruction. Phi Delta Kappan, 82(9), 697. Retrieved February 28, 2009 from Academic Search Premier database.


This article states that the ability to conduct inquiry is basic to an understanding of science. The authors present the findings of a study where the authors assessed the ability of students to pursue inquiry. What did the results show? - Teachers need help to move beyond superficial science teaching.

Pine, J. & Aschbacher, P. (2006, December). Students' learning of inquiry in 'inquiry' curricula. Phi Delta Kappan, 88 (4), 308. Retrieved February 28, 2009 from Academic Search Premier database.