Analysis and Design of a Multidirectional Scientific Inquiry Model (MSIM) Based on Existing Inquiry-Based Tasks (IBT)

Silverio B. Balanay Jr^1, and Maria Teresa M. Fajardo²

¹Department of Education, Division of Bukidnon, Bukidnon, 8708, Philippines

²Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000, Philippines

Cite this paper:
Silverio B. Balanay Jr and Maria Teresa M. Fajardo. Analysis and Design of a Multidirectional Scientific Inquiry Model (MSIM) Based on Existing Inquiry-Based Tasks (IBT). American Journal of Educational Research. 2025; 13(4):156-162. doi: 10.12691/education-13-4-2

Abstract

The emerging research and limited frameworks that define and evaluate scientific inquiry have led this study to develop a designed model, which aims to provide a structured framework for crafting tasks to enhance the scientific process of authentic inquiry. The study employed a mixed-methods convergent approach to investigate the qualitative and quantitative aspects of existing inquiry-based tasks found in learning modules. In the analysis and design of the proposed model, the study identified three essential inquiry trends (introduction, investigation, and communication), comprising 6 Phases and 16 Sub-phases. The study also reveals the process of scientific inquiry in iterative feedback loops, characterizing the implementation process of a complete task. Furthermore, the proposed model provides a structured yet flexible framework for conducting a dynamic and authentic inquiry.

Keywords:
Multidirectional Model Scientific Inquiry and Inquiry-Based Tasks

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