1. A systematic and organized method of investigation or questioning that follows a predetermined framework or set of procedures
The teacher used structured inquiry to guide students through the scientific discovery process.
A professora utilizou investigação estruturada para guiar os alunos através do processo de descoberta científica.
2. A pedagogical approach that combines guided discovery learning with explicit instructional scaffolding
Structured inquiry helps students develop critical thinking while maintaining clear learning objectives.
A investigação estruturada ajuda os alunos a desenvolver pensamento crítico enquanto mantém objetivos claros de aprendizagem.
3. In research, a formal investigation conducted using predetermined questions, protocols, and analytical frameworks
The structured inquiry revealed patterns in consumer behavior that had previously gone unnoticed.
A investigação estruturada revelou padrões no comportamento do consumidor que passaram despercebidos anteriormente.