What is Inquiry-Based Instruction

Teaching and learning are skills that can be improved that begin at birth. Formal education in schools has employed strategies for teachers to help students acquire new information, process that information, and transfer it to new situations. The prior experiences of students help to provide a foundation for all future learning. Problem-solving and inquiry-based instruction can be strategies to help students engage in their learning. The principles of teaching and learning are outlined in this chapter that guide teachers in their understanding of how students best learn. Helping all students succeed is critical, and teachers can engage with the community to provide resources to students, including formal programming and individualized education plans.