Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Inquiry-Based Learning

Kelly Mahoney
ET

1.   Duran, M., & Dökme, I. (2016). The Effect of the Inquiry-Based Learning Approach on Student's Critical-Thinking Skills. EURASIA Journal Of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 12(12), 2887-2908.

This article reports on a study done in Turkey which demonstrated that 6th grade students taught using inquiry-based methods in science and technology classes had greater outcomes in critical thinking and analytical skills than a control group which was taught the same material using traditional, non-participatory methods.

It is interesting to see that this type of research is taking place in other countries and that these educational methods are being examined elsewhere.  It is also encouraging the see that research supports the effectiveness of Inquiry-based learning, even across cultures.

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