EFL Students’ Perceptions of Learning Experiences Using the Inquiry Method: A Survey Study

Abstract

This study aims to find out how EFL students perceive their learning experience using the inquiry method at Lancang Kuning University. This quantitative study was survey-based in its design. The study employed convenience sampling as a technique of data collection. It was discovered that four elements reflected this survey: critical discourse, authentic investigation, experience-based hypothesis, and conclusion-based transfer. Students' perceptions are merely "Moderate" (Mean= 3.81 and SD=0.84) according to the study's findings on four different criteria. In conclusion, Inquiry-based learning encourages students to actively investigate and learn, leading to a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Students learn to analyze, evaluate, and draw conclusions from information, fostering critical thinking abilities. Students gain valuable skills like initiative, self-direction, and communication, applicable beyond the classroom