This investigation is a meta-level inquiry, an inquiry into the scope and procedures of inquiry in vocational education research. It is also an exercise in reflexive thinking about that research enterprise. (SSH)

Discusses the use of historical novels in social studies curriculum. The author explains why the novel is useful as well as how an inquiry and aesthetic reading novel curriculum approach can be used and the benefits of using this approach. (AM)

Presents examples of how to use rank-ordering techniques in a secondary school values education course. Students rank-order their choice for prime minister from 10 anonymous and brief biographies. Students discuss reasons for their choices in small groups and with the entire class. (KC)

Describes structured discovery approach to inquiry teaching which encourages the teacher to select instructional objectives, content, and questions to be answered. The focus is on individual and group activities. A brief outline using this approach to analyze Adolf Hitler is presented. (KC)

Explains a scavenger hunt to collect items (newspaper clippings, pictures, records, etc.) that represent the influence of the United States on Canadian Culture. The teacher prepares scavenger hunt stations which include items that students have collected. An assessment on items follows the hunt. (KC)

To determine the inquiry strategies which would be acquired by deaf children involved in a science-oriented inquiry development program based on J. Suchman's discrepant event approach, 27 deaf students aged 10 to 13, in five groups, responded to eight discrepant events related to the science topic of heat. (Author)

Suggests using games to teach students how to ask effective questions. Games include "I've Got a Secret,""What's My Career,""To Tell the Truth,""Jeopardy,""Stump the Teacher,""Ten Q," and "Question Circle." (KC)

Investigates the effect of seven different scientific inquiry activities on visitors' understanding of the science underlying an interactive exhibit. Findings indicate that the interpretation activity was the most effective in facilitating visitors' understanding and the prediction activity was the least effective. Other findings are discussed and…

Introduces, in four steps, the "How-Tos" of the process of inquiry. Illustrates the inquiry cycle with examples from the inquiries of two teachers, and notes that the inquiry process provides a structure for the process of thinking about teaching. (SR)

There is a need to develop acceptable methods of inquiry that can be the focal point for connecting the technical components of the curriculum with related mental processes The mental processes integral to the work of a technologist are defining the problem, analyzing, computing, measuring, questioning/hypothesizing, constructing models, testing,…

Presents an inquiry analysis tool and adaptation principles to help teachers evaluate and adapt laboratory instructional materials to be more inquiry-oriented. Based on the National Research Council's (NRC) essential features of inquiry. (NB)

Asserts that design-based research, which blends empirical educational research with theory-driven design of learning environments, is an important methodology for understanding how, when, and why educational innovations work in practice. Illustrates design-based research, noting relationships with other research methodologies, challenges faced by…

Presents an activity that tests the absorbency of different brands of paper towels. Suggests making this activity into an open-ended inquiry type of activity. Includes sample questions to guide students, topics for class discussion, and sample methods of using the absorbency activity. (KHR)

Presents an experiment that challenges the claim that sprouting radish seedlings release chemicals into the environment that inhibit germination of lettuce seeds. Reports that although no simple allelopathic demonstration was observed, the experiment provides fertile ground for further experimentation in inquiry-based laboratory experiences. (JRH)