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10 Tips for Inquiry-Based Learning- Some students prefer this type of learning approach because when they become involved they understand concepts better. While inquiry-based learning obviously works well in science, consider how you can this approach for all subjects.
Advances in Education- A collection of resources related to new approaches in education.
Constructivism and the Five E's- The philosophy about learning.
Direct Instruction- Benefits of direct instruction include delivering large amounts of information in a timely manner. Also, because this model is teacher directed, it lends itself to designing instruction that is developmentally appropriate to pupils' ages and stages.
Instructional Design Bibliography- Assembled with the advice of instructional designers from several universities, this bibliography provides citations to classics in instructional design along with recent articles tracking current trends.
Instructional Design Models- A complete list of resource and brief discussion.
Problem Based Learning (Maricopa Community College)- A web site that actually uses the inquiry method when browsing. Practicing what you preach, what unique idea!
Problem-Based Learning- A very nicely designed site.
Problem-posing, Problem-solving, Persuasion- Discusses questioning techniques.

Project Approach- A great site for learning the ins-and-outs of project-based learning.
Publishing or Programming? Framework for WWW Sites for Kids- Discusses the effective use of world wide web in the classroom.
The Socratic Method: Teaching by Asking Instead of by Telling- Discusses questioning, the key to effective learning.
Tips for Rapid Instructional Design- Some tips, tricks, and techniques for rapid instructional design.

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