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PRACTICAL
Grade 12
RESEARCH
Name: ___________________________________ Section: ___________

I. Title
Lesson 1.1 – The Nature of Inquiry

II. Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

 Familiarize, define and discuss the key concepts of inquiry, its meaning and importance;
 Apply the concepts of inquiry in our daily living; and
 Describe the outcomes of inquiry.
III. Anticipatory Guide

REFLECT: “The only true wisdom is in knowing that you know nothing. “ 

– Socrates

IV. Lesson Content

THE NATURE OF INQUIRY AND RESEARCH

Inquiry, a term that is synonymous with the word investigation. When you inquire, you tend to ask
questions to probe or examine something. You do this kind of examination through your HOST or higher
order thinking strategies of inferential, analytical, critical, creative, and appreciative thinking to discover
more understandable or meaningful things beyond such object of your inquiry. Thinking in this manner
makes you ask open-ended questions to elicit views, opinions, and beliefs or other concepts in relation to
your research. (Small in Baraceros, 2016).

The Meaning of Inquiry

Inquiry is defined as the “question for truth, information, or knowledge through questioning.” The
process of inquiry follows the developmental stage of a person, which proceeds from “womb to tomb”.
Inquiry begins when a person a person is born; an infant starts to grasp his surroundings, and gathers
information and data using the human senses. The progression of inquiry continues as the child grows up,
develops and perceives his own environment.
Inquiry denotes participation that leads to acceptance. Involvement in the learning process leads to
the mastery of skills and attitudes which are necessary in the search for answers and questions.
Importance of Inquiry
Through inquiry, you will engage in research around interesting ideas and essential questions.
Questioning, critical thinking, and the creative development of new knowledge through inquiry are as
important to learning as information finding through research. (Stripling, 2016)
It is also important in the generation and transmission of knowledge. This is essential because the
source of knowledge is constantly increasing. Inquiry also helps develop higher order information literacy
and critical thinking skills.

The Application of Inquiry

Inquiry learning can be applied to all disciplines and all facets of life. Learning is a continuous
process. A person never stops learning while he breathes.
Individuals have different perspectives in viewing the world such as scientific, historic, artistic
economic, political, and other viewpoints. While disciplines should interconnect with one another, inquiry
learning includes the application of certain specific “ground rules” that safeguard the integrity of the various
disciplines and their world views.

Outcomes of Inquiry
 A practical knowledge about the world should be an important outcome.
 Provides individuals with different ways of viewing the world, communicating about it, and
successfully coping with the questions and issues of everyday lives.
 Questioning and searching for answers are extremely important parts of inquiry.
 Inquiry should be about a greater understanding of the world we live in.

V. Task
Activity: Write a checklist of questions that may be asked by the following people to their respective
clients. (a minimum of four (4) questions each)
a. Lawyer to Witness
b. Doctor to Patient
c. Counselor to Counselee
d. Teacher to Student

VI. Assignment
ESSAY:
1. In your own opinion, what is the importance of inquiry in conducting a research?
2. Give a topic (related to your specialization) that requires inquiry.
3. Compose 1 question on things you are confused about in this lesson.
Note: Your essay must be brief and concise.

Prepared by:
CAMILLE JOY F. CADA
Social Studies Teacher