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Inquiry based learning in the elementary science classroom (Helps students…

- - - - This practice aligns with different theoretical frameworks including sociocultural, constructivist, and cognitive constructivist perspectives (Keys & Bray, 2001)
- - - - Teaches scientific process skills (Keys & Bryan, 2001)
      - "The role of inquiry in such an approach is to provide evidence that will convince learners to change their science ideas within a context for social discourse. Inquiry activities are carefully crafted to demonstrate how children's previous ideas may not account for observed phenomena, such as growing plants with no soil" (Keys & Bryan, 2001)
- - - - Past studies have shown that teachers often successfully develop and implement inquiry based science when they design the lesson around students' authentic questions (Keys & Bryan 2001)