The fast guide to enquiry-based learning

By Maria Burke2021-03-23T08:37:00

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Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about EBL and how to incorporate it into your chemistry lessons

Enquiry-based learning gives students the freedom to learn through investigation. Collaboration, discussion and peer debate are essential to this learning process. Sometimes this will mean that science teachers need to relinquish control and allow their students to lead the way, which can be both liberating and challenging for students and teachers alike. Read on to find out if you think enquiry-based learning could add value to your chemistry lessons.

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