1. Zhuhai Wenyuan Middle School , Zhuhai, China;2. Zhuhai No.1 High School , Zhuhai, China;3. Laboratory for Knowledge Management &4. E-Learning, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong , Hong Kong, China
Abstract:
ABSTRACT
Background
Inquiry-based learning has been widely adopted in educational practice especially in science education. Scaffolding plays an important role in fostering learning in sophisticated inquiry. Meanwhile, it is important not to undermine the open-endedness of inquiry activities and the nature of student-centred learning.