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Identifier	Thesis 2131
Author	Vázquez-Caballero, Juan José, 1973-
Title	Application of inquiry-based instruction in the teaching of culture: effects on understanding and motivation
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date	2011; *
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Notes	Due to globalization, multiculturalism, and the necessity of context while learning a language, the study of culture is becoming increasingly more important. Currently, world language teachers spend most of their instructional time teaching grammar and vocabulary. Many educators approach the study of culture by teaching facts, and the students do not develop an understanding of culture nor the skills to interpret cultural situations. Little research has been conducted about effective methods of teaching culture. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of inquiry-based instruction on the learning and motivation of students as they studied culture in a high school class of world language. During this study, students worked through an inquiry process in order to learn about the culture of the Taino Indians. After being immersed in the topic, they constructed inquiry questions, investigated using multiple sources, and synthesized information. Finally, they shared their learning with the class and took action. Student learning about products, perspectives, and practices of culture was measured through open-ended pre and post assessments. Information regarding their attitudes about learning culture through inquiry was gathered through anonymous surveys and interviews. Results of the study showed that students had developed an understanding of Taino culture and expressed a positive attitude about inquiry learning due to the choice of topics and self-direction of their research, as well as the opportunity to study a specific topic in depth (as opposed to studying a general topic on a surface level). Students did express concerns about not having covered enough material, as well as frustrations about locating and evaluating resources without much teacher support. In order to effectively implement inquiry-based learning in the classroom, teachers could work toward putting more emphasis on the process of learning, delegating more control to students, and teaching students how to effectively locate and evaluate resources. In conclusion, inquiry serves as an effective, motivating method of study that results in a deeper understanding of the perspectives, products, and practices of culture.
Subject	Cultural awareness -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States Language and culture -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- United States Inquiry-based learning
Department	Department of Modern Languages
Advisor	Casas, Lourdes
Type	Text
Digital Format	application/pdf
Language	eng
OCLC number	804652937
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