What is inquiry?
In the most general sense, inquiry can be defined as the search for knowledge, information, or truth. In scientific inquiry, the search is for understanding of the natural world: Scientists (or students) study the natural world, formulating researchable questions, designing and conducting scientific investigations, and offering explanations and models based on their findings. In addition to communicating and defending their own research, they also recognize and analyze the work of others. In terms of science education, inquiry includes students activities in which they not only learn how scientists practice this method of investigation, but also employ this method themselves and develop knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts. Please refer to the Pedagogy to learn more about our “inquiry through design” concept, which is the pedagogical base of the MWM program.
