Facilitating physics concepts learning through inquiry in a constructive environment

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Amit Kumar (Pedagogy of Physical Science, R.B.S. College of Education, Rewari, Haryana)

Constructivist teaching strategy like discussion cum inquiry in a congenial class environment can play a vital role in lifelong learning of a science concept. Like interdisciplinary, the Interusability nature of teaching methods provides a facilitating environment for effective teaching learning of science. Keeping this aspect in mind Bruner’s Concept attainment model was used with inquiry approach in a constructive environment to teach physics concepts in class IX. The method used for the study was Non-equivalent pre-test post-test experimental research design. The data collected using a achievement test on 228 students were computed and to control the intervening variables analysis was done using appropriate statistical techniques of t-test and ANCOVA. It was observed that inquiry process in Bruners’ Concept attainment strategy effectively facilitated physics concept learning in a constructive class room environment. Along with this it also facilitates students with other life skills as critical thinking and problem solving.