Inquiry-based learning is a teaching and learning approach that focuses on students actively engaging in questioning, exploring, and investigating topics in order to construct their own understanding and knowledge. This method emphasizes problem-solving skills, critical thinking, collaboration, and independence in learning. Instead of the traditional teacher-centered approach, where the teacher imparts information to the students, inquiry-based learning encourages students to take ownership of their learning and ask questions that drive their exploration of a topic. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding students through their inquiry process and supporting their learning. This method promotes deep understanding, higher-order thinking skills, and lifelong learning habits.
