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What is inquiry? - Answers A way of teaching and learning science that reflects how
science itself is performed by scientists.
Inquiry focuses on teaching students HOW to think rather than: - Answers WHAT to
think.
What is the teacher's role in an inquiry classroom? - Answers Guide and facilitate the
activity and intervene as needed to promote full understanding.
What is the goal of an inquiry-based science classroom? - Answers Not to make
every child a scientist, but to produce a scientifically literate society.
What does it mean for constructivism to be student-centered? - Answers Students
actively construct understanding based on what they already know rather than simply
receiving information from the teacher.
Why is prior knowledge important in constructivism? - Answers New learning is
interpreted in the context of knowledge and ideas the student already has.
Why are misconceptions especially important in constructivist teaching? - Answers If
they are not identified and addressed, new information may not fit the student's
existing understanding.
What does the 6E model promote? - Answers Inquiry-based science consistent with
how children learn and construct knowledge.
What is Engagement in the 6E model? - Answers The phase used to gain students'
interest and connect them to the learning.
What is Exploration in the 6E model? - Answers The phase where students
investigate and explore ideas or phenomena.
What is Explanation in the 6E model? - Answers The phase where students explain
their understanding and concepts are clarified.
What is Elaboration in the 6E model? - Answers The phase where students extend
and apply their understanding.
What is Evaluation in the 6E model? - Answers The phase used to assess students'
understanding.
What is E-Learning in the 6E model? - Answers The use of appropriate
technology/electronic learning opportunities to support the lesson.