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Peer reviewedZachry, William H. – Teaching of Psychology, 1985
Inquiry teaching requires students to engage in hypothesis formation, collection and evaluation of evidence, and the drawing of logical conclusions. Prerequisite skills for inquiry learning are discussed, and examples of inquiry learning in a college level general psychology course are presented. (RM)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Comparative Analysis, Discovery Learning, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKing, Alison – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Presents an inquiry-based approach to promoting critical thinking in psychology. Maintains that the model emphasizes helping students ask thoughtful questions. Discusses research results supporting the use of questioning techniques to enhance critical thinking. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Cooperative Learning
