Active Learning & Inquiry-Based Learning: The Means of Providing Holistic Education to Students

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Title: Active Learning & Inquiry-Based Learning: The Means of Providing Holistic Education to Students
Creator: Martin Thomas Hainz
Degree Name: Master of Arts in Teaching (initial licensure)
Project Type: Action Research Project
Date: 6/15/2025
Abstract: The goal of this action research project is to examine the impacts of active and inquiry-based learning has on student achievement. The pedogeological lens used in this project was Engaged Pedagogy from bell hooks in order to meet students holistic needs. Furthermore the academic setting for data collection for this project was in a High School Social Studies Civics classroom with 12th graders. In short, active and inquiry-based learning impacted student achievement by improving students Civics content knowledge, improving their literacy skills, and increasing student engagement. Therefore, even having one unit that is focused on inquiry and active learning, it can greatly improve student's cognitive development and interest to the course material.
Keywords: Active-Learning; Inquiry-Based; Social Studies
Committee Member: Rachel Harrington; Ken Carano
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Language: eng
Type: Text
Identifier: MartinHainz_ARP_2025

Item sets: Graduate Work

Media: MartinHainz_ARP_2025.pdf