Transcript POGIL - Site design by Bart Fennemore

Process Oriented
Guided Inquiry
Learning
An overview of POGIL
presented by Bart Fennemore
What is POGIL?
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A form of group learning
Use of specially designed inquiry materials
Leading questions guide students toward
their own valid conclusions
Students are prompted to use the Scientific
Method for learning
The instructor is a facilitator of the material
and will periodically intervene for individual
and class-wide issues.
Who is POGIL meant for?
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Currently, science courses
Textbooks utilizing POGIL have been
developed for:
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General Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Why use POGIL?
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Experienced learning is more likely to
convert to true learning
Students that are interactive with the
curriculum are more successful
Knowledge means more when students have
input into their own understanding
Provides instructor with instant and
continuous feedback
POGIL provides Better
Learning for Students
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An environment of active engagement and
thinking
Conclusions are drawn from analyzing data
and discussing ideas
Teamwork is required
Problem-solving skills are nurtured
Benefits of POGIL for Students
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Student-centric
Logical thinking and teamwork is valued
above the correct answer
Learning is not a solitary activity
Learning is different than memorizing
Knowledge is constructed by students
Students are engaged and energized
What do POGIL materials look
like?
The cover sheet
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Topic title
A leading question of “Why?”
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Learning Objectives
Success Criteria
Prerequisites
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Short introduction to lesson materials
Provides sequence
New Concepts
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Definitions: usually student created
What do POGIL materials look
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The lesson materials
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Information or Model
Key Questions
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Exercises
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Questions lead to discussion for understanding of
information or model
Formative learning exercises to be done in
cooperation with Key Question discussion
Problems
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Success Criteria marker
Support for POGIL
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NSF funding supports dissemination of the
POGIL model
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Attend a 1-3 day conference
Use materials that have already been developed
and tested
Visit a site implementing POGIL
Consult with the experts via phone, email, or web
Apply for on-site consultation
Cost of implementing POGIL
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Virtually free
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Highschool materials for Chemistry can be
obtained from the POGIL web site without any
fees
General Chemistry text
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Foundations of Chemistry
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$38 per pupil (shipping included)
$300 for site license – allows access to electronic
version of the text for the life of the current edition
References
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Wakefield, James. "Process Oriented Guided Inquiry
Learning." Process Oriented Guided Inquiry
Learning. Franklin & Marshall College, Web. 9 Nov
2009. <http://new.pogil.org/>.
Wakefield, James. “All Materials." Process Oriented
Guided Inquiry Learning. Franklin & Marshall
College, Web. 9 Nov 2009.
<http://new.pogil.org/materials/all.php>.
“Foundations of Chemistry." Pacific Crest. Pacific
Crest, Web. 9 Nov 2009. <
http://www.pcrest.com/FOC/index2.htm >.