Characterizing the development of students’ ability to ask questions in an inquiry-oriented program in biology
Leading team

Prof. Anat Yarden 

Project members

Tom Bielik

Summary
Asking questions is a fundamental scientific practice which directs students’ learning and knowledge construction, fosters communication, helps self-evaluating their understanding and increases their motivation and curiosity. Authentic scientific inquiry should provide an opportunity for developing students’ ability to ask questions and enable students to practice the use of the scientific language. …