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Dudu, Washington T.; Vhurumuku, Elaosi – Journal of Science Teacher Education, 2012
Teacher practices are essential for supporting learners in scientific inquiry practices of framing research questions, designing and conducting investigations, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. This study examines instructional practices of two Grade 11 Physical Science teachers engaged in teaching practical investigations. Data were…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Science Education, Teaching Methods, Data Collection
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Ebenezer, Jazlin; Kaya, Osman Nafiz; Ebenezer, Devairakkam Luke – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2011
The purpose of this mixed-method study was to investigate the changes in high school students' perceptions of fluency with innovative technologies (IT) and the levels of students' scientific inquiry abilities as a result of engaging students in long-term scientific research projects focusing on community-based environmental issues. Over a span of…
Descriptors: Research Papers (Students), Scientific Research, Environmental Research, Student Attitudes
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Oh, Phil Seok; Shin, Myeong-Kyeong – International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2005
Student reflective ideas were examined with respect to Group Investigation (GI), which was employed in 11th grade Korean earth science classrooms. A modified GI method was implemented during the course of an action research effort consisting of two yearlong projects. Students' writings, which had been produced twice a year, were analyzed to reveal…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Instruction, Investigations, Student Attitudes