Exploratory learning is a learner-centred approach that encourages curiosity, experimentation, and discovery. Instead of providing fixed instructions, educators create environments where learners explore concepts independently and collaboratively.
This approach fosters creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.
Key Dimensions:
- Self-directed learning
- Emphasis on curiosity and inquiry
- Encourages experimentation
- Supports lifelong learning
Example:
Students exploring scientific concepts through open-ended experiments practise exploratory learning.
