Inquiry-based learning strategies in laboratory courses are reported to significantly improve critical thinking skills¶
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q2 i? The review reports that inquiry-based learning strategies in laboratory courses have shown to significantly improve CT skills by engaging students in research and problem-solving. → Papaneophytou 2025
Evidence¶
Papaneophytou 2025¶
Papaneophytou, C.; Nicolaou, S.A. (2025). Promoting Critical Thinking in Biological Sciences in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Role of Higher Education. Trends High. Educ. 2025, 4, 24. https://doi.org/10.3390/higheredu4020024
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Narrative review section on biological sciences and CT, reporting (citing [36]) that inquiry-based laboratory strategies "have shown to significantly improve CT skills". No effect size is printed; the review reports the finding without quantitative detail.
"Impact of inquiry-based learning. Inquiry-based learning strategies in laboratory courses have shown to significantly improve CT skills."
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- Critical Thinking — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
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Inquiry-based learning strategies in laboratory courses are reported to significantly improve critical thinking skills |
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Inquiry-based learning strategies in laboratory courses are reported to significantly improve critical thinking skills |
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