The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning

Length of Training: 90 minutes

Foster the love of learning in OST! The Magic of Inquiry Based Learning training shows you how to deliver fun STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Math) activities in your OST setting through best practice strategies such as the 5E’s Instructional Method. Prepare to bring the magic to OST! 

Upon successful completion of this training series and follow up assignment(s), the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

Training Objectives

Participants will:

1. Define inquiry-based learning.
2. Utilize the 5E’s instructional method to facilitate science activities in OST.

Core Competencies Addressed 

Core Knowledge Area – Learning Environment and Curriculum: Entry Level and Level 1, 2, 3 

4.B.-Design and implement a curriculum to enhance cognitive development 

Core Knowledge Area – Interaction with Children/Youth: Entry Level and Level 1, 2, 3 

5.A.- Promote meaningful engagement, leadership, and guidance of the children/youth 

Primary QIS Scales Addressed 

II-J Active Learning 

1 The activities involve youth in engaging with (creating, combining, reforming) materials or ideas or improving a skill through guided practice. 

III-O Furthering Learning 

3 Staff encourage young people to deepen or extend their knowledge or thinking (e.g., staff ask open-ended questions that encourage young people to analyze; define a problem. 

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 1.5 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

If requesting CEUs, participants must check the box below and enter their registry ID number.

Participants must not miss more than 5 minutes of total training time, earn a 70% or higher on the post training quiz, and actively participate during training sessions to receive CEUs  for this training. 

Should you have any questions please contact Prime Time's Professional Development administrative coordinator, at pdcoordinator@primetimepbc.org

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If you are a registry member, please choose "yes" and enter your registry member number to proceed with registration.

Should you have any questions please contact Prime Time's Professional Development administrative coordinator pdassistant@primetimepbc.org.

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