Inquiry Learning


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  1. AnonymousJune 7, 2017 at 5:55 PM

    The best keyword used in your illustration of inquiry learning is mistake. The word mistake should be encouraging and reassuring to all educators. I believe some teachers are afraid of failure from their students when approaching inquiry learning, but we must let the students try until they get it. Inquiry learning is the most effective way to foster 21st century learning concepts. We can no longer “baby” the learning process, the students must learn independence. Great choice of words!

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