Inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a novel teaching approach that encourages students to take an active role in their education. In IBL classrooms, students are encouraged to ask questions, think critically, and solve complex problems. Compared to a traditional teaching method, IBL may seem to have a longer-route approach to learning. Students will not be asked to memorize lesson information or complete worksheets. Instead, they are tasked to immerse themselves in a problem and propose solutions. You can adapt inquiry-based learning to any subject. High schoolers in an IBL classroom might research teen driving restrictions, then use that research to lobby for or against the proposed legislation. In science classrooms, it can help students understand complex concepts in-depth. For instance, students might be asked to design an experiment to test a hypothesis. This teaching approach has become more prevalent in recent years as educators have realized the importance of critical thinking skills. Critical thinking lets students discern the information's accuracy and examine the data sources' credibility. However, inquiry-based learning

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