In a formal inquiry, learning coaches may guide students with questions that promote critical thinking, exploration, and deeper understanding of the topic at hand. Here are two examples of guided questions:
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What evidence or data do you have to support your initial hypothesis, and how can you use this information to refine your understanding of the topic?
- This question encourages students to analyze their assumptions, examine their findings, and consider how new information might shift their perspective.
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How does this inquiry connect to broader concepts or real-world issues, and what implications does your research have for understanding these connections?
- This question helps students contextualize their learning within larger frameworks, encouraging them to think about the relevance and application of their inquiry in real-life situations.
These questions promote reflection, analysis, and synthesis, key components of inquiry-based learning.
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