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Murphy, Clíona; Smith, Greg; Broderick, Nicola – Research in Science Education, 2021
This paper explores the effect teachers' participation in a targeted inquiry-based/nature of science (NoS) continuing professional development programme had on Irish primary children's experiences of scientific inquiry and developing conceptions of NoS. Data were gathered from 459 children from 10 Dublin schools. The findings revealed that their…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Scientific Principles, Faculty Development, Program Effectiveness
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Deehan, James – Research in Science Education, 2022
Stagnating test scores, underwhelming student scientific literacy and declines in post-compulsory science enrolment are major issues in Australian science education. Universities are central in improving science education, as a relatively small group of 33 higher education providers can directly influence generations of primary teachers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Science Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Elementary School Science