Science Inquiry: The Link to Accessing the General Education Curriculum
Inquiry is an interactive process that actively engages students in learning in meaningful ways. The process of inquiry is characterized by interactive, student-centered activities focused on questioning, exploring, and posing explanations. Inquiry in the science classroom enhances students’ understanding of natural phenomena and develops students’ science process skills. Students with learning disabilities, given proper supports, can benefit from inquiry instruction in science. This brief provides an overview of science inquiry, as well as strategies for implementing inquiry for students with learning disabilities.