Preparing for Successful Inquiry in Inclusive Science Classrooms.

Maroney, Sharon A.; Finson, Kevin D.; Beaver, John B.; Jensen, Mary M.

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Publication Date: 2003

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Preparing for Successful Inquiry in Inclusive Science Classrooms.

Maroney, Sharon A.; Finson, Kevin D.; Beaver, John B.; Jensen, Mary M.

TEACHING Exceptional Children, v36 n1 p18-25 Sep-Oct 2003

This article describes an inquiry-based science project, presents the professional development that supported it, gives recommendations to teachers of inclusive classrooms, and provides a practical checklist for program assessment. A list of teacher characteristics recommended for the inquiry approach is also provided, along with classroom design guidelines. (Contains 8 references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Check Lists, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Inquiry, Professional Development, Science Education, Science Instruction, Teacher Characteristics

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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