The design study of inquiry-based learning space for cultivating k-12 student's scientific literacy

Abstract

Traditional K-12 class have a limitation of training self-inquiry ability which is very important in today's society. This research attribute to offer a unique solution towards this question by designing and constructing a learning space which could truly support the inquiry-based teaching and learning, matching K-12 student's characteristic and having a positive effect on student's scientific literacy. The new space is a combination of formal and informal space where we could teach in both traditional and novel ways which may promote the and communication among students. And with the full consideration of the flexibility, comfort, convenience and safety, students may connect the each other more easily and freely choose different approaches and resources to solve problems by their own.