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What is inquiry based learning? This comes from the idea that those who are doing the learning (students) should be involved in their learning and interacting with the materials/ideas and the process. This learning style and environment differs from the more âtraditionalâ teaching where a teacher simply tells the students what they need to know and what is important. Inquiry-based learning encourages the students to make connections with the real world and ask questions that can be explored and provide a deeper learning connection.
In the construction industry this style of learning can be seen in how hands-on and physically interactive the job site is. There is more of an emphasis on making sure the work meets the building codes and regulations which has less of the inquiry-based learning style. However, there are some creative process situations where asking questions is needed to ensure all the parties involved are on the same page with how all the building components are going to function together. For example when looking at the door locking and access of an apartment building, putting yourself in the shoes of the future residents is crucial to understand how they might be moving around and accessing the different rooms/sections of the building. Asking questions like âhow would I (being a resident) use my key fob to get to my suite, the amenity areas and visit a friend on a different floor?â These types of questions and situation based thinking create a better understanding of usage.
Inquiry-Based Learning & the Learning Blueprint
The decision of what building material to use comes down to what the capabilities of the material are. This can be better understood and explored when asking questions and being involved in both answering a question and learning about the subject at the same time. Materials have a set list of properties and tolerances and it is up to the selector to analyze those properties to determine the best approach for the specified situation. In the Learning Blueprint there are areas where critical thinking is needed to decipher codes and testing results to see the important decision making facts.
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