Perceptions of Greek Secondary Education Teachers Regarding Inquiry-Based Learning


Published: Apr 5, 2025
Keywords:
teachers' perceptions inquiry-based learning
Manolis Kousloglou
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4757-8996
Ελένη Πετρίδου
https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4195-9385
Αναστάσιος Ζουπίδης
Αναστάσιος Μολοχίδης
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5710-8499
Ευριπίδης Χατζηκρανιώτης
Abstract

Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is an effective teaching method in Science Education. However, its practical implementation faces numerous challenges. Understanding the challenges and advantages highlighted by educators is critical for its promotion. This study quantitatively and qualitatively explores the perceptions of Greek Science educators regarding the IBL method. The findings indicate that educators value the collaborative nature of inquiry-based learning, but the implementation of exploratory processes and the replicability of experiments remain limited. Educators proposed solutions such as professional development, reduction of curriculum content, and improvement of laboratory conditions.

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  • 14th Panhellenic Conference of Didactics in Science Education
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Manolis Kousloglou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

 

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