Reform of Teaching Methods and Learning Methods: An Insight into Inquiry-Based Learning: An Insight into Inquiry-Based Learning

Author: Zhang Xiaowei
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is written to meet the needs of continuing education for secondary school teachers. It is divided into 8 chapters: Chapters 1-3 discuss the role of education in social transformation, analyzing the impact of inquiry-based learning on curriculum reform and human development, aiming to achieve consensus on educational philosophy. Chapters 4-7 explore resource acquisition, objectives, characteristics, and management and evaluation in inquiry-based learning. Chapter 8 presents several practical cases of inquiry-based learning, with a particular focus on examples closely related to classroom teaching content, reflecting the concept that inquiry-based learning will gradually integrate into all aspects of teaching and learning rather than remaining as a standalone course. The book elaborates on relevant theoretical issues and introduces typical practical cases, providing theoretical guidance and practical materials for teachers' educational practice. This book serves as a textbook for continuing education of secondary school teachers and can also be referenced by teacher training institutions and a broad range of educators.