Inquiry-based learning is more than asking a student what he or she wants to know. It's about triggering curiosity. And activating a student's curiosity is, I would argue, a far more important and complex goal than mere information delivery. (edutopia.org)
This approach to teaching means that we IB teachers are seeking to create lesson plans where active learning takes place, we focus on problem-based learning, and focus on the learning process with our students. Based on inquiry is a teaching practice that supports academic success in our students through learning experiences and learning outcomes.
Here are a few examples you can use in your IB classroom to use this student-centered, based on inquiry approach.
Group 1: Language and Literature - Use discussion groups often about texts you are reading in class.
Group 3: Individuals and Societies - Show an image and ask students "What is happening?". Give students time to write their answers and write questions to help them understand the image.
Group 6: The Arts - Use debatable questions to engage students in the content, for example: Has music technology benefited society?