摘要：This study examined the effects of the inquiry model on children`s scientific thinking ability and processing skills. The experimental classroom of a kindergarten in Seoul was assigned the inquiry model while the control classroom was assigned general scientific education (N=48). Seventeen treatment sessions were applied to the experimental group. Tests to investigate the hypotheses included the Sink and Float Test and a new instrument developed by the researchers. Findings showed that preschoolers receiving the inquiry model of instruction gained higher scores in scientific thinking ability and processing skills than the preschoolers in the classroom using the general scientific education model. In sum,this study proved the superior effect of the inquiry model in developing children`s scientific skills and ability..
关键词：Inquiry Model;scientific thinking ability;science process skill
