Examining Studies of Inquiry-Based Learning in Three Fields of Education: Sparking Generative Conversation

Authors

Brett L. M. Levy, University at Albany, State University of New YorkFollow
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, University of Pennsylvania
Kathryn Drago, University Of Michigan
Lesely A. Rex, University of Michigan

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2013

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487113496430

Abstract

Many educational researchers across the United States have found that inquiry-based learning (IBL) supports the development of deep, meaningful content knowledge. However, integrating inquiry-based learning into classroom practice has been challenging, in part because of contrasting conceptualizations and practices across educational fields. In this paper, we (1) describe differing conceptions of IBL, (2) summarize our own studies of IBL in three fields of education, (3) compare and contrast the processes and purposes of IBL in our studies and fields, and (4) suggest numerous opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaborations on IBL curriculum, teaching, and research that could bolster its inclusion in K-12 education. We ground our exploration in knowledge-generating conceptualizations and practices in these fields.

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Publisher Acknowledgment:

This is the author's accepted manuscript. The version of record appears here:

Levy, B. L. M., Thomas, E. E., Drago, K., & Rex, L. A. (2013). Examining studies of inquiry-based learning in three fields of education: Sparking generative conversation. Journal of Teacher Education, 64(5), 387-408. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487113496430

Recommended Citation

Levy, Brett L. M.; Thomas, Ebony Elizabeth; Drago, Kathryn; and Rex, Lesely A., "Examining Studies of Inquiry-Based Learning in Three Fields of Education: Sparking Generative Conversation" (2013). Educational Theory and Practice Faculty Scholarship. 23.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/etap_fac_scholar/23