This approach promotes inductive reasoning, which is needed to solve problems and make independent decisions. The problem today is that too much teaching revolves around telling students some facts, having them fill in the blanks, and then drilling those facts. When a child experiences the thrill of realizing that he can figure things out, he will become a lifelong learner. Joy in learning is paramount to lifelong education. Joy in learning does not mean that the process should never be a struggle, but there is no reason why learning cannot be joyful and rewarding.
Teachers can do much to promote joy in learning.
They can make things interesting. I asked him what he was doing. Poppie, you have to get close to things or you might miss something. Just the fact that he said he was doing science rather than studying science says he was enjoying it. Unit themes, characters, and special interest boxes in the reading can go a long way toward making learning joyful.