Inquiry-Based Approaches to Sustainable Science Education
In this rapidly changing world, education faces many challenges, and it is crucial to reconsider our teaching and learning strategies. Enabling students to think critically, creatively, and logically is teachers’ vital role, with the ultimate goal of promoting sustainable learning.
Bearing that in mind, this SRH project focuses on the role of inquiry-based learning in fostering sustainable science education. The aim is to explore how guided inquiry can support students in developing scientific literacy, critical thinking, and competences necessary to address real-world challenges.
In the theoretical part, students will be introduced to the foundations of inquiry-based pedagogy and models of inquiry in science education.
The practical part will engage students in designing, conducting, and evaluating inquiry-based learning activities. They will collaboratively develop classroom-ready activities, test them in simulated or real classroom settings, and critically reflect on the set outcomes.
General learning outcomes
By the end of this SRH project, students will be able to:
- Explain the principles of inquiry-based learning and their relevance to sustainable science education.
- Design inquiry-based learning activities that foster sustainable learning.
- Effectively implement inquiry-based learning activities in a real or simulated classroom.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different inquiry-based pedagogical models in fostering students’ competences related to science.
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On-site training at: |
University of Zadar |
| Assessment method: | Report/ presentation |
| Prerequisites for participating students: | The course is open to all students; however, priority will be given to pedagogically inclined students and those preparing for a teaching career. |
| Certification: | EU-CONEXUS certificate of attendance |
Thematic area:
Interdisciplinary area
Mentor:
Assistant professor Melita Mokos
University:
University of Zadar
Faculty/Department:
Department Ecology, Agronomy and Aquaculture
Email address:
PhD Leader:
Ivana Klarica Karamarko, mag. educ. bio. et chem
PhD Leader’s email address:
Start date:
01/04/2026
Closing date:
31/05/2026
Deadline for applications:
15/03/2026
Physical presence mandatory
NO – Hybrid courses according to Schedule
Duration of physical presence:
N/A
Only online courses
No
Schedule:
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