What should come first inquiry or instruction?

82% voted "Inquiry" vs 18% voted "Instruction". 11 total votes on this debate.

82%

Inquiry WINNER

Teachers should focus on having students ask questions first and access prior knowledge before direct instruction.

Teachers should focus on having students ask questions first and access prior knowledge before direct instruction. Show Less

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Divina

Inquiry provides the reason or direction for the instruction. Research and clarification comes after an inquiry.

Direct instruction should occur first to help scaffold learning for students. Inquiry can come after.

Direct instruction should occur first to help scaffold learning for students. Inquiry can come after. Show Less

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