inquiry-based approaches

[/ɪnˈkwaɪ.ə.ri beɪst əˈproʊ.tʃɪz/]
nounpl: inquiry-based approaches
abordagens baseadas em investigação
1. Educational or research methodologies that emphasize questioning, discovery, and active investigation rather than passive reception of information
Inquiry-based approaches encourage students to ask questions and conduct their own research to find answers.
As abordagens baseadas em investigação incentivam os alunos a fazer perguntas e realizar suas próprias pesquisas para encontrar respostas.
2. Problem-solving strategies where learners actively investigate phenomena, pose hypotheses, and test solutions through experimentation
The science curriculum uses inquiry-based approaches to help students understand complex concepts through hands-on experiments.
O currículo de ciências usa abordagens baseadas em investigação para ajudar os alunos a compreender conceitos complexos através de experimentos práticos.
Inquiry-based approaches represent a significant shift in modern educational philosophy, particularly prominent in STEM education in the United States and increasingly adopted in Brazil's educational reform initiatives. This methodology aligns with constructivist theories emphasizing active student participation rather than traditional passive learning models.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
discovery learninginvestigative learningproblem-based learningstudent-centered approachesactive learning methods
Antonyms / Antônimos
passive learninglecture-based instructionrote memorizationteacher-centered approaches

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
abordagens baseadas em investigação
Standard term used in educational contexts throughout Brazil
São Paulo
metodologias de investigação
Commonly used in academic and educational settings
Rio de Janeiro
abordagens investigativas
Slightly more colloquial variant
Portugal
abordagens baseadas na investigação
European Portuguese variant with slight grammatical differences

Related Words

inquiry learningscientific methodconstructivismcritical thinkingexperiential learninghands-on learning

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning by doing
hands-on approach
figure it out yourself
student-led discovery
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