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Lin, Huann-shyang; Hong, Zuway-R.; Yang, Kuay-keng; Lee, Sung-Tao – International Journal of Science Education, 2013
This study investigates the impact of collaborative reflections on teachers' inquiry teaching practices and identifies supportive actions relating to their professional development. Three science teachers in the same elementary school worked as a cooperative and collaborative group. They attended workshops and worked collaboratively through…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Science Teachers, Teacher Collaboration, Inquiry
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Lee, Youngju; Kinzie, Mable B.; Whittaker, Jessica Vick – Teaching and Teacher Education: An International Journal of Research and Studies, 2012
We examined the effects of teacher supports in enhancing teachers' open-ended questioning in pre-k activities. The blended teacher supports included online video demonstrations of questioning techniques and companion workshop activities. Twenty-five teachers received the blended supports while the control group did not. The data consisted of…
Descriptors: Video Technology, Control Groups, Sentences, Science Activities
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Zhang, Meilan; Lundeberg, Mary; McConnell, Tom J.; Koehler, Matthew J.; Eberhardt, Jan – Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, 2010
Previous research has shown that questioning is a key strategy that facilitators use to promote discussion in Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Yet, there is a lack of detailed understanding on what questions facilitators ask and how those questions affect discussion. In this study we examined different types of questions that experienced facilitators…
Descriptors: Problem Based Learning, Questioning Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Science Instruction