Process Oriented Guided Inquiry

Learning

An overview of POGILpresented by Bart Fennemore

What is POGIL?

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?

Currently, science courses Textbooks utilizing POGIL have been

developed for: General Chemistry Physical Chemistry Organic Chemistry Biochemistry

Why use POGIL?

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

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

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

Topic title A leading question of “Why?”

Short introduction to lesson materials Learning Objectives Success Criteria Prerequisites

Provides sequence New Concepts

Definitions: usually student created

What do POGIL materials look like?The lesson materials

Information or Model Key Questions

Questions lead to discussion for understanding of information or model

Exercises Formative learning exercises to be done in

cooperation with Key Question discussion Problems

Success Criteria marker

Support for POGIL

NSF funding supports dissemination of the POGIL model 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

Virtually free Highschool materials for Chemistry can be

obtained from the POGIL web site without any fees

General Chemistry text Foundations of Chemistry

$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

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 >.