What Is Question-Based Learning?

Question-based learning is a type of inquiry where the learner is guided by forming and refining a guiding question (or guiding questions).

This sounds close to ‘essential questions,’ which are also used to guide learning. However, unlike essential questions, guiding questions are refined and improved during the learning process (whether a single activity or over the course of a project, etc.)

Questions As Assessment

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