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Direct linkSchiefer, Julia; Golle, Jessika; Tibus, Maike; Herbein, Evelin; Gindele, Verena; Trautwein, Ulrich; Oschatz, Kerstin – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2020
Background: Further developing students' thinking about knowledge and knowing in science (epistemic beliefs) is considered a normative goal of science education in many countries around the world, even for elementary-school-aged children. Aims: The goal of the present study was to introduce and evaluate a new intervention in science education…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Science Activities, Intervention, Elementary School Students
Jackie E. Relyea; Dennis Davis; Corrie Dobis; Becky Huang; Courtney Samuelson – Journal of Educational Research, 2025
This study evaluated the feasibility of the Knowledge, Language, and Inquiry (K.L.I.) intervention, designed to support Grades 3-5 multilingual students classified as English learners (ML-ELs) in building content knowledge, language skills, and reading comprehension through inquiry-based small-group instruction. Feasibility was examined across…
Descriptors: Multilingualism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Lileana Rios-Ledezma – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The purpose of this mixed methods study was to examine the impact of a literacy-infused, inquiry-based science curriculum on English learners' (ELs') English oral language expressive skills as measured by the Woodcock Munoz Survey-Revised subtests: Picture Vocabulary and Verbal Analogies (Woodcock-Munoz-Sandoval, Ruef, & Alvarado, 2005). In…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Inquiry, Science Curriculum, English Language Learners
Download full textWhat Works Clearinghouse, 2021
Inquiry-based science interventions aim to improve students' science proficiency by helping them understand scientific processes. In these interventions, students conduct hands-on investigations of science concepts and everyday phenomena, construct explanations for what they observe, consider alternative explanations, and communicate and justify…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Intervention, Teaching Methods, Inquiry
What Works Clearinghouse, 2021
Inquiry-based science interventions aim to improve students' science proficiency by helping them understand scientific processes. In these interventions, students conduct hands-on investigations of science concepts and everyday phenomena, construct explanations for what they observe, consider alternative explanations, and communicate and justify…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Instruction, Science Process Skills, Teaching Methods
What Works Clearinghouse, 2021
Inquiry-based science interventions aim to improve students' science proficiency by helping them understand scientific processes. In these interventions, students conduct hands-on investigations of science concepts and everyday phenomena, construct explanations for what they observe, consider alternative explanations, and communicate and justify…
Descriptors: Intervention, Science Education, Educational Change, Inquiry
Decristan, Jasmin; Hondrich, A. Lena; Büttner, Gerhard; Hertel, Silke; Klieme, Eckhard; Kunter, Mareike; Lühken, Arnim; Adl-Amini, Katja; Djakovic, Sanna-K.; Mannel, Susanne; Naumann, Alexander; Hardy, Ilonca – Journal of Educational Research, 2015
A cognitive and a guidance dimension can describe the support of students' conceptual understanding in inquiry-based science education. The role of guidance for student learning has been intensively discussed. Furthermore, inquiry learning may pose particular challenges to students with low language proficiency. The present intervention in primary…
Descriptors: Science Education, Concept Teaching, Elementary School Students, Guidance Programs
Buxton, Cory; Lee, Okhee; Santau, Alexandra – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2008
We describe a model professional development intervention currently being implemented to support 3rd- through 5th-grade teachers' science instruction in 9 urban elementary schools with high numbers of English language learners. The intervention consists of curriculum materials for students and teachers, as well as teacher workshops throughout the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Inquiry, Second Language Learning, Active Learning
