Practical Research

1. STRENGTHS AND
WEAKNESSES OF
INQUIRY

2. STRENGTHS OF INQUIRY
1.Emphasis is put on understanding and learning not on
memorization.
2.Students have understanding of the larger concepts related
to specific concepts.
3.Inquiry develops the mind for a lifetime quest of knowledge
and understanding.
4.Inquiry activities can be more engaging and interesting to
students than chalk and talk.
5.Work with any group so it can be applied in many
different educational settings.
6.Builds of all experiences and knowledge
that students brings to the classroom no matter how diverse
may be.

3. WEAKNESSES OF INQUIRY
1.Enough specific topics they not be covered
in a school year when inquiry is used.
2.Many students do not know how to ask
questions so teachers first attempts at
inquiry may seem difficult or discouraging.
3.Inquiry focuses on helping children ask
questions. Therefore, instructions must
earn the art of asking good questions.