Reflection on Views of Science Teachers on Inquiry-Based Teaching Method in Secondary Classes
Reflection on Views of Science Teachers on Inquiry-Based Teaching Method in Secondary Classes Imagine a classroom where asking questions leads to deeper learning, this is what inquiry-based teaching is all about, helping students think and understand better (Kawalkar, Jyotsna & Vijapurkar, 2013). During my recent research with several secondary school science teachers at the University of Education, I explored their views on the inquiry-based teaching method by interviewing them. The science teachers shared their experiences, highlighting the benefits and challenges, their philosophy about the method, and their assessment of implementing this approach in their classrooms. Initially, I was very happy to hear how inquiry-based teaching was received in secondary education. It was a joyous moment for me when I heard that students were enjoying while participating in the classroom. As the discussion moved forward, I felt so sad for the teachers’ concern about the difficulties ...