This course provides teachers with the knowledge, skills and competences to make learning in the classroom more active, to promote the development of higher order thinking skills, to increase motivation and overall student engagement.
Description
Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is one of the most effective teaching approaches that is considered as a best practice for quality education in the 21st century. As opposed to traditional, teacher-centered learning, IBL is a student-centered approach where learners are actively engaged in the learning process. Instead of passively receiving knowledge, students are encouraged to ask questions, investigate, experiment, and reflect on what they are learning.
Inquiry based learning involves a process of exploring the natural or material world, leading to making discoveries and rigorously testing those discoveries in the pursuit of new understanding. It is very similar to the scientific method. Other terms used to describe this approach to education include discovery learning, inductive learning, experiential learning and problem-based learning. In the context of education, the primary focus is using inquiry as a strategy for teaching and learning, in which students’ curiosity drives the learning.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of IBL and its benefits for student engagement and learning outcomes
- Design inquiry-based lessons that promote curiosity, critical thinking, and student autonomy
- Facilitate open and guided inquiry activities across different subjects
- Use questioning techniques to guide students through the inquiry process
- Assess student learning in inquiry-based settings using formative and summative strategies
- Reflect on and refine their inquiry-based teaching practices for continuous improvement
Methodology & Assessment
Participants attend the course in person. The methodology will comprise lectures as well as collaborative work through workshops, role-plays, and brainstorming sessions aimed at stimulating interactivity and collaborative inquiry. The pedagogical elements used include inquiry-based learning methodology, Socratic method, problem-based learning, experiential learning, hands-on activities, and real-world problem-solving. The assessment methodology will comprise daily formative assessments through reflection journals, self-assessment surveys, peer feedback, and a final summative assessment.
Materials, Digital Tools & Other Learning Resources
Course materials will be provided in printed and digital format. Certificates of attendance and Europass Mobility documents will also be provided at the conclusion of the course.
Certification Details
certificate of attendance + europass mobility certificate
Upcoming sessions
| Dates | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| 8–12 June 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 13–17 July 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 24–28 August 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
| 14–18 September 2026 | Rome, Italy | Enroll |
Pricing, Packages and Other Information
Price: EUR 400
Course package content:
- Tuition fee
- Administrative & organizational costs
- Accommodation in a shared apartment (single room)
- Daily Italian breakfast
- Welcome dinner + tour of the city (Rome)
- Course materials (printed & digital)
- Certificate of Attendance
- Europass Mobility document
- Airport pick-up (from/to FCO)
Cancellation & Changes
Cancellations must be communicated 4 weeks in advance.
Additional Information
- Language: English
- Target audience ISCED: Primary education (ISCED 1), Lower secondary education (ISCED 2), Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
- Target audience type: Student Teacher, Head Teacher / Principal, Teacher, Teacher Educator
- Learning time: 20-25 hours
