Inquiry-based learning: Difference between revisions

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'''Inquiry-based learning''' (also '''enquiry-based learning''' in [[British English]])<ref>The UK dictionaries Collins and Longman list the spelling "inquiry" first, and Oxford simply calls it another spelling, without labeling it as US English.</ref> is a form of [[active learning]] that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios. It contrasts with [[traditional education]], which generally relies on the teacher presenting facts and his or her knowledge about the subject. Inquiry-based learning is often assisted by a [[facilitator]] rather than a lecturer. Inquirers will identify and research issues and questions to develop knowledge or solutions. Inquiry-based learning includes [[problem-based learning]], and is generally used in small scale investigations and projects, as well as [[research]].<ref>[http://www.ceebl.manchester.ac.uk/ebl/ What is Inquiry Based Learning (EBL)?] Centre for Excellence in Enquiry-Based Learning. University of Manchester. Retrieved October 2012</ref> The inquiry-based instruction is principally very closely related to the development and practice of thinking and problem solving skills.<ref>Dostál, J. (2015). [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=ZGVmYXVsdGRvbWFpbnxkb3MwMDN8Z3g6MmU4MzM5YzA1YzcyNzM4 Inquiry-based instruction : Concept, essence, importance and contribution.] Olomouc: Palacký University, {{ISBN|978-80-244-4507-6}}, doi 10.5507/pdf.15.24445076</ref>