Classroom Reform Through Heuristic Teaching in Middle School Biology Education

This study investigates the implementation of heuristic teaching methods in middle school biology classrooms. Through examination of question-based pedagogical approaches and contextualized learning frameworks, the research establishes their effectiveness in promoting student engagement, fostering critical thinking, and enhancing knowledge retention. The findings identify essential strategies for classroom reform and provide actionable recommendations for educators aiming to improve instructional outcomes and develop students’ scientific literacy in biology.