inquiry education
1 of 1noun/ˈɪnk.wə.ˌri ɛ.ʤu:.keɪ.ʃən/
Forms:inquiry educations
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a teaching approach that centers on fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through student-led investigation, questioning, and exploration of topics
Inquiry education is an approach where students learn by asking questions, exploring, and investigating topics of interest. Instead of being provided with answers, students are encouraged to research and discover information for themselves, which promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. This method fosters a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
- The inquiry education model encourages students to formulate their own research questions and pursue answers through independent investigation.
- In the science classroom, inquiry education promotes active learning by engaging students in hands-on experiments and encouraging them to draw conclusions based on their observations.
- The teacher facilitates inquiry education by guiding students through the process of asking meaningful questions and designing experiments to test their hypotheses.
- Inquiry education in history class involves students analyzing primary sources, such as letters and documents, to construct their understanding of past events.
- Through inquiry education, students develop critical thinking skills as they evaluate evidence, consider multiple perspectives, and draw informed conclusions about complex issues.