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Loverude, Michael E.; Gonzalez, Barbara L.; Nanes, Roger – Physical Review Special Topics - Physics Education Research, 2011
We describe an inquiry-based course in physics and chemistry for preservice K-8 teachers developed at California State University Fullerton. The course is one of three developed primarily to enhance the science content understanding of prospective teachers. The course incorporates a number of innovative instructional strategies and is somewhat…
Descriptors: Physics, Teaching Methods, Chemistry, Preservice Teacher Education
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Lewis, Scott; Lee, Okhee; Santau, Alexandra; Cone, Neporcha – School Science and Mathematics, 2010
Student initiatives play an important role in inquiry-based science with all students, including English language learning (ELL) students. This study examined initiatives that elementary students made as they participated in an intervention to promote science learning and English language development over a three-year period. In addition, the…
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Grade 5, Grade 3, English (Second Language)