ǂThe ǂeffect of the use of an inquiry-based approach in an open learning middle school hydraulic turbine optimisation course

Stanislav Avsec (Author), Slavko Kocijančič (Author)

Abstract

Inquiry-based learning is an inductive pedagogy, which enables learners to construct knowledge, to develop high level reasoning skills, and to increase interest and learning motivation with the use of the contemporary technology-based learning environments. This article describes the design and experience of the new student-centred learning model in an open learning of technology education course, which enables a high level of active self-directed learning. A quantitative research methodology was used to analyse the data collected. Multifaceted nature of inquiry-based learning and its impacts were successfully measured with a technological literacy test. The findings of this study showed that inquiry-based learning is an effective teaching approach in technology education. Impact was judged to be large and positive in technological knowledge acquisition (η2=0.37), in problem-solving skills development (η2=0.29), and in critical thinking and decision-making abilities development (η2= 0.16). The proposed model suits both female and male students equally. Therefore, the possibility of successfully applying the model is supported by evidence.

Keywords

raziskovanje z učenjem;turbine;tehnološka pismenost;reševanje problemov;

Data

Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2014
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UL PEF - Faculty of Education
UDC:	62:373.5
COBISS:	10336329
ISSN:	1446-2257
Views:	1348
Downloads:	191
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Other data

Secondary language:	Slovenian
Secondary keywords:	engineering;secondary school;learning;tehnika;srednja šola;učenje;
Type (COBISS):	Not categorized
Pages:	str. 329-337
Volume:	ǂVol. ǂ12
Issue:	ǂno. ǂ3
Chronology:	2014
ID:	8701153