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Enghag, Margareta; Engström, Susanne; Brorsson, Birgitta Norberg – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2018
In this chapter we report and discuss inquiry-based science teaching/learning and more specifically dialogic inquiry, as a basis for a professional development programme for teachers. The pilot programme aimed at (1) considering teachers' experience, (2) letting teachers develop their current lessons and (3) prompting teachers' reflections on…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Instruction
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Cakmakci, Gultekin; Yalaki, Yalcin – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2018
Utilizing inquiry-based science teaching and learning (IBST/L) does not necessarily ensure learning of nature of science (NOS). Teachers who are trained to utilize IBST/L should also be concerned about their students' understanding of NOS, because without explicit NOS teaching, students fail to grasp important characteristics of science even after…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Scientific Attitudes, Inquiry
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Bungum, Berit – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2018
Current visions for the education of young people propose learning in meaningful contexts, relevant for citizens of a modern society. Inquiry-based teaching is one such approach in science education, but its potential can best be realised through constructive collaboration between teachers and across subjects. This chapter presents a case of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inquiry, Active Learning, Science Instruction
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Tsivitanidou, Olia E., Ed.; Gray, Peter, Ed.; Rybska, Eliza, Ed.; Louca, Loucas, Ed.; Constantinou, Costas P., Ed. – Contributions from Science Education Research, 2018
This book examines the implementation of inquiry-based approaches in science teaching and learning. It explores the ways that those approaches could be promoted across various contexts in Europe through initial teacher preparation, induction programmes and professional development activities. It illustrates connections between scientific knowledge…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods