POGIL

The image to the right shows the learning cycle in POGIL, where students explore a model, develop a conceptual understanding by seeing patterns and relationships in the data, and then students are asked to apply those concepts to a new situation.

From Engage-CSEdu's Engagement Practices on Growing an Inclusive Student Community through Collaborative Learning:

Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) "...is an active approach to learning designed to guide students to construct their own understanding of key concepts using "explore-invent-apply" learning cycles. Working in small teams, students explore a model, invent or create their own understanding of a key concept, and then apply the concept."

Tips for Using POGIL

• Expect to spend more time on POGIL structure the first few lessons until students know how this collaborative technique works

• Make sure all students know their role in the group. Just like with pair programming, the instructor should spend time redirecting students to follow the roles.

• Avoid giving students the answer when they ask. Make sure they are asking neighboring groups first and then ask them questions to guide them to the answer.

• You don't have to review the answers to all the POGIL worksheet questions as a class. Select the most important concepts or the ones students were struggling with during the activity.