Inquiry-Based Learning This teaching philosophy helps students develop their critical thinking skills by leveraging their curiosity and employing the scientific method. Rather than instructing students about exactly how to approach a task or problem, students are empowered to explore concepts through generating and asking their own questions leading to creating their own solutions. It is an approach to learning that encourages students to engage in problem-solving and experiential learning. Thus, inquiry-based learning allows students to develop deeper critical thinking skills and promotes student engagement, curiosity, and experimentation via a learner-centered framework. Photo by Júnior Ferreira on Unsplash. Posted on February 15, 2022 by Erin Bell