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{{activity|Whole group discussion}} Continue the whole group discussion, augmenting the definition of enquiry-based learning to make it your own.  
{{activity|Whole group discussion}} Continue the whole group discussion, augmenting the definition of enquiry-based learning to make it your own.  


= Benefits of Enquiry-Based Learning =
= Benefits of Enquiry-Based Learning =
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The facilitator should make use of the opportunity to discuss with the participants what are some challenges in making use of enquiry-based learning. It may be the case that some participants would choose to focus on the negatives - lack of suitable venues, managing students, lack of time, unwilling to plan for lessons that will span across days. It will be helpful to discuss their concerns while at the same time to direct their attentions to the possibilities and strengths of enquiry-based learning}}
The facilitator should make use of the opportunity to discuss with the participants what are some challenges in making use of enquiry-based learning. It may be the case that some participants would choose to focus on the negatives - lack of suitable venues, managing students, lack of time, unwilling to plan for lessons that will span across days. It will be helpful to discuss their concerns while at the same time to direct their attentions to the possibilities and strengths of enquiry-based learning}}


= Planning an outdoor activity =
= Planning an outdoor activity =