How can I use inquiry-based learning in conjunction with other educational techniques? What does it have to do with my classroom? Most of our schools focus on teaching a set of basic skills that do not serve the needs of modern society. Traditionally, schools stressed the accumulation of information, and did not emphasize skill development or nurturing inquiry-based habits of mind.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English Â© 2016. inâ¢struâ¢menâ¢tal (inâ²strÉ menâ²tl), adj. 1  serving or acting as an instrument or means; useful; helpful. 2  Music and Danceperformed on or written for a musical instrument or instruments:instrumental music.  of or pertaining to an instrument or tool.
Full Definition of INSTRUMENT. 1. : a device used to produce music; also: a singing voice. 2. a: a means whereby something is achieved, performed, or furthered b: one used by another as a means or aid: dupe, tool.ynonym Discussion of INSTRUMENT. instrument, tool, and utensil mean a device for doing work. instrument is used for a device that can be used to do complicated work. tool is used for a device used for a particular job and often suggests that a special skill is needed to use it.