Science Teacher Preparation: Themes of Exemplary STEM Inquiry Instruction

Teacher Perceptions of Inquiry-Based Instruction vs. Teacher-Based Instruction

This applied research was designed to analyze the effectiveness of inquiry-based instruction as compared to teacher-directed instruction in 5th-grade mathematics and science courses at the subject school. The subject school modified mathematics and science curriculum for 3 years and became an Alabama Math, Science, and Technology (AMSTI) [2009] school. AMSTI provided extensive professional deve...

Development and Validation of the Inquiry Science Teacher Log and the Inquiry Science Teacher Questionnaire

Infusing Cognitive Science Content in Teacher Preparation

Surprisingly, foundational knowledge about cognitive science (CS) is not included in all teacher preparation programs or required for certification in all states. Here, I examine the impact of infusing CS content into teachercandidates’ coursework by providing half of the pedagogy instructors with professional development on big ideas in CS (memory/attention/transfer/problem solving/practice/ex...

Teacher Educators ' Conceptualisations and Practices towards Inquiry Based Science Teaching

Currently European teachers have to develop inquiry based science teaching [IBST] in order to enhance pupils' learning and motivation towards scientific objects. Such teaching approaches are learning-focused, and appear more complex than content-centred methods. This paper focuses on 8 science teachers who are involved both within professional networks and with part time in service teacher educ...

Teacher Use of Computer-Assisted Instruction for Young Inattentive Students: Implications for Implementation and Teacher Preparation

Teacher preparation and training appear limited in the area of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) as well as more general instruction and management for students with disabilities including those with attention problems. Research suggests that CAI is a promising intervention for young inattentive students, with several inherent advantages; however, there are a number of implementation challeng...