Student Engagement in Science Classroom: Effect of Inquiry-Based Learning

Abstract

The present study aimed to find out the engagement of learners in science class when instructed through inquiry- based learning approach. The sample comprised of 157 VIII graders with two different learning approaches viz. student with deep learning approach and student with surface learning approach. The data collected was analyzed with the help of two- way analysis of variance.Findings revealed that engagement of students in science class was boosted up when science lessons were taught through inquiry based learning as compared when taught through conventional method.Moreover, learning approach do not account for difference in enhancement of engagement among students. Further, Students with deep and surface learning approaches when exposed to inquiry based learning and conventional chalk and talk method did not exhibit difference in their engagement in class.