Sunday, May 15, 2016

Development of an Inquiry-Based Learning Support System Based on an Intelligent Knowledge Exploration Approach

Elyssa Gooding

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Ji-Wei, W., Tseng, J. R., & Gwo-Jen, H. (2015). Development of an Inquiry-Based Learning Support System Based on an Intelligent Knowledge Exploration Approach. Journal Of Educational Technology & Society, 18(3), 282-300.

Overview:
This article outlines two ways to facilitate Inquiry-Based Learning: the Q&A Model and the Segmented Supplemental Material Model. These models set up a scaffolding for students to improve their IBL through structured knowledge and targeting problems. The models are supported through three learning modules: a web module, Q&A module, and SSM module. The researchers conducted a field experiment testing the efficacy of these models and found that students learned more with the advanced models of Inquiry Based Learning.

Review:
The research and methods outlined in this article were well founded and scientifically supported. I found some of the literature review a little confusing and had to reread to understand because the "models" had the same names as two of the three "modules". I suppose these naming issues could not be avoided, as the researchers were limited by the literature published.

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