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What is design-based instruction?

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What is design-based instruction?

How does design-based instruction engage students with real world problems AND meet science, technology, engineering and mathematics educational goals?

Explore the the scientific inquiry pedagogy of the NSF-funded Materials World Modules (MWM). MWM is based on principles of inquiry and design and emphasizes active, hands-on learning.


Inquiry through design:  Material World home page

What makes a good context for inquiry?

Inquiry and design:  some challenges

Inquiry through design:  model for engaging students in scientific inquiry through design projects

National Science Standards:  The Scientific Inquiry Strand - detailed explanation and illustrations

The Design Process:  iterative, constructivist evolution