Community Of Inquiry (COI) Framework

 Community Of Inquiry (COI) Framework

 Community Of Inquiry (COI) Framework

       The Community of Inquiry theoretical framework provides collaborative and constructive learning depending on the three elements of the framework which are cognitive ,teaching and social presence.They are like one engine ;that means they can not stand alone.Each one of them completes with one another. 

Cognitive Presence 

             Cognitive presence is the student's ability to construct knowledge  and understanding individually and collectively . That means it allows the students to control over their knowledge development . Cognitive presence is what makes learning process take place .It is consisted of four components.

• The first one is triggering events.It is when the teacher starts the lesson by giving situation. It has the sense of puzzlement such as brainstorming,critical thinking 
• The second is exploration .The students exchange information and ideas  with each other .For example,the students can construct his ideas depending on his classmates'ideas.
• The Third is integration .The students try to integrate these separated ideas and merge them to form a full idea.
• The Fourth is resolution.The students try to apply the ideas they learnt.

Teaching Presence

       Teaching presence is the teacher's ability to set curriculum and organize the course.It affects  both cognitive presence and social presence.It is consisted of three elements .

Teaching function is for both teachers and students in a CoI.It means that it is not the responsibility of the teacher but it is also the responsibility of the student .

• The first is instructional management .The teacher gives clear instruction to the student to start the discussion.Furthermore,he defines the content.
• The second is Building understanding.The teacher tries to make sure that the students understand and grasp the lesson well by sharing personal meaning.
• The third is direct instruction.The teacher give direct instruction and explanation  focusing on the discussion.  

 Social Presence 

                  Social  presence  is affected by teaching presence because the teacher establishes the climate which allows  the student to feel safe , communicate naturally ,and have opportunity  to express themselves .There are three components of social presence .

• First is emotional expression.The students express their emotion whether it is negative or positive.
• Second is open communication .There must be risk-free expression.
• Third is group cohesion.The teacher has to encourage collaboration between students to help each other to understand the content .He must create an environment between students  which supports group cohesion .