The+Inquiry+Approach+to+Learning

//The current state of knowledge is a moment in history, changing just as rapidly as the state of knowledge in the past has ever changed and, in many instances, more rapidly. ~ Jean Piaget//

The Jefferson STEM program embraces the inquiry approach. Through this approach, students have many opportunities to ask questions, solve complex problems, develop organizational and reflective skills and communicate their answers creatively and effectively. Some questions you will hear frequently in an inquiry classroom are: Do you agree? Why or why not? How do you know? What is your evidence? What do you mean by that? Can you explain? Are there any other alternatives // ? // // Is the test a fair test? //

The Jefferson STEM program will be using a brilliant curriculum called "Thinking Science". With this tool, STEM students will be given ample opportunities to engage with each other to solve some very difficult problems. The problem solving process is carefully strengthened through this curriculum and these skills are then applied to any learning challenge. Research clearly indicates an increase in cognitive abilities through the Thinking Science activities.