Toward scientific inquiry in learning

A pan-European network has helped professionals and academics to better prepare for inquiry-based learning in primary science education. The approach can greatly enhance children's scientific learning.

Inquiry-based learning, where the teacher acts a facilitator of knowledge, is a growing trend, and thus teachers are in need of training and professional support. The EU-funded project PRI-SCI-NET (Networking primary science educators as a means to provide training and professional development in inquiry based teaching) researched children between the ages of 3 and 11 years and employed45 science teaching activities.

Further details: Toward scientific inquiry in learning