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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ752221
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 5
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How to Develop Inquiring Minds: District Implements Inquiry-Based Science Instruction
Beerer, Karen M.; Bodzin, Alec M.
Journal of Staff Development, v25 n4 p43-47 Fall 2004
A Pennsylvania district used study groups to help teachers districtwide change their science teaching to standards-based practice of inquiry. Standards-based inquiry instruction requires that teachers have a deeper content knowledge as well as understand the process of inquiry. Making those changes requires support and a collegial environment.
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Teachers, Science Instruction, Community Schools, Faculty Development, Student Centered Curriculum, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Teacher Collaboration, Academic Achievement, Science Curriculum, Inquiry, Scoring Rubrics, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Curriculum Study Centers, Group Discussion, Instructional Materials
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pennsylvania
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