INQUIRY-BASED LEARNING IN MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM: A GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
Synopsis
Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a pedagogical approach that emphasizes student-centered, active, and experiential learning. By encouraging students to explore real-world questions and problems, IBL fosters critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. This chapter provides an overview of the theoretical foundations of IBL, its key principles and practices, and its applications in various educational settings. We discuss the benefits of IBL, including improved student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes, as well as its potential to promote deeper understanding, transfer of learning, and development of essential skills for the 21st century. We also address the challenges and limitations of implementing IBL, and provide practical strategies and examples for educators to integrate IBL into their teaching practices. By adopting an IBL approach, educators can create learning environments that are more collaborative, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners, and that better prepare students for success in an increasingly complex and rapidly changing world.
