POGIL differs from other approaches in two particular ways. The first is the explicit and conscious emphasis on developing essential and purposeful process skills.

Implementing POGIL The teacher's role in a POGIL classroom is as a facilitator and a coach, observing and periodically addressing individual and classroom-wide needs.

Single activities that meet the highest POGIL standards are designated as "POGIL Approved" by the PAC. Visit this link to view our growing collection of these activities.

What is POGIL? POGIL is an acronym for Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning. It is a student-centered, group-learning instructional strategy and philosophy developed through research on how …

POGIL: An Introduction to Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning for Those Who Wish to Empower Learners. Samples of the first page from each chapter of this POGIL textbook can be found to the right.

The POGIL Project has a variety of initiatives and tools that are designed to help our community of educators enhance their practice of the POGIL pedagogy.

In POGIL, teams of learners (typically 3-4) work on scripted inquiry activities and investigations designed to help them construct their own knowledge, often by modeling the original processes of discovery …

The effectiveness of POGIL has been assessed at a range of institutions and for a variety of courses. Not only is POGIL based on educational research, but The POGIL Project strongly encourages …

The POGIL Project supports student-centered learning in all disciplines. Teachers from a variety of backgrounds have published articles focused on their research and experiences actively engaging …

POGIL and Next Generation Science Standards The Next Generation Science Standards may seem daunting to implement in your high school physical science, biology, and chemistry courses.