Talk:Inquiry-based instruction
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Inquiry based instruction includes fields other than science, so the suggestion to merge it with inquiry based science would be inappropriate. Bruner was interested in using inquiry based education for a broader base of subjects than just science. The approach has been used in mathematics as well as science.
Science and instruction are not the same thing. In looking up promising methods for K-12 teaching, I am unlikely to spend time on an article that appears to address the practices of working scientists.
Inquiry based learning is (at least in Australia and probably in other countries) a widespread method for teaching in the humanities as well as the sciences.
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I also believe it is innapropriate to merge the two. First of all this educational theory is typically called Inquiry Based Learning NOT Inquiry Based Instruction (for it is far from specific instruction as students are responsible for driving their own learning). And whilst it is a method frequently used in science classrooms it is increasingly being utilised across the curriculum. The topic has greater value staying seperate and being greatly expanded to discuss the primary theorists involved in its development (John Dewey springs to mind), the ways in which it can be applied and the other learning theories which merge well with it (eg. Integrated Curriculum). At a later date I would be interested in aiding with this development of the page. - Audryn
